"If we define an American fascist as one who in case of conflict puts money and power ahead of human beings, then there are undoubtedly several million fascists in the United States."

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Source : "The Danger of American Fascism". New York Times (April 9, 1944). Quoted in: "Democracy Reborn", p. 259, 1944.

Henry A. Wallace

#Money Quotes #Greed Quotes #United States Quotes

“What smells so? Has somebody been burning a Rag, or is there a Dead Mule in the Back yard? No, the Man is Smoking a Five-Cent Cigar.”

Source : Eugene Field (1900). “The Tribune Primer”
“â€¦she rejoiced as only mothers can in the good fortunes of their children.”
“Whatâ€™s the point of playing if winning isnâ€™t the goal?”
“I figure you're only here for a matter of moments. Ever since I was a kid watching movies I've always wanted to make people laugh or have some sort of emotional reaction.”
“I fear vastly more a futile, incompetent old age than I do any form of death.”

Source : William Allen White (1937). “Forty Years on Main Street”
“The current total of countries in the world with First Amendments is one. You have guaranteed freedom of speech. Other countries don't have that.”
“If you donâ€™t learn how to cry, you cannot be a good Christian. When they posed this question to us â€“ why children suffer, why this or that tragedy occurs in life â€“ our response must be either silence or a word that is born of our tears. Be courageous, donâ€™t be afraid to cry.”
“I was worried about losing until I looked down the floor and saw Dale Brown. Then I knew we had a chance.”

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