As you begin your tour of the United States, you may as well know that one American national trait which irritates many Americans and must be convenient for our critics is that we relentlessly advertise our imperfections.

Quote by Henry Cabot Lodge Jr

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The fact that the talk may be boring or turgid or uninspiring should not cause...

The fact that the talk may be boring or turgid or uninspiring should not cause...

This organization is created to prevent you from going to hell. It isn't created to...

This organization is created to prevent you from going to hell. It isn't created to...

It has been well said that a hungry man is more interested in four sandwiches...

It has been well said that a hungry man is more interested in four sandwiches...

May the United Nations ever be vigilant and potent to defeat the swallowing up of...

May the United Nations ever be vigilant and potent to defeat the swallowing up of...

Membership of the United Nations gives every member the right to make a fool of...

Membership of the United Nations gives every member the right to make a fool of...

The primary, the fundamental, the essential purpose of the United Nations is to keep peace....

The primary, the fundamental, the essential purpose of the United Nations is to keep peace....

The fact of storytelling hints at a fundamental human unease, hints at human imperfection. Where...

The fact of storytelling hints at a fundamental human unease, hints at human imperfection. Where...

They say 'practice makes perfect.' Of course, it doesn't. For the vast majority of golfers...

They say 'practice makes perfect.' Of course, it doesn't. For the vast majority of golfers...

To banish imperfection is to destroy expression, to check exertion, to paralyze vitality.

To banish imperfection is to destroy expression, to check exertion, to paralyze vitality.

I suspect the secret of personal attraction is locked up in our unique imperfections, flaws...

I suspect the secret of personal attraction is locked up in our unique imperfections, flaws...

Even imperfection itself may have its ideal or perfect state.

Even imperfection itself may have its ideal or perfect state.

Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself. Do not lose courage...

Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself. Do not lose courage...

Persuade thyself that imperfection and inconvenience are the natural lot of mortals, and there will...

Persuade thyself that imperfection and inconvenience are the natural lot of mortals, and there will...

God is another name for human intelligence raised above all error and imperfection, and extended...

God is another name for human intelligence raised above all error and imperfection, and extended...

Have no fear of perfection - you'll never reach it.

Have no fear of perfection - you'll never reach it.

To bear with patience wrongs done to oneself is a mark of perfection, but to...

To bear with patience wrongs done to oneself is a mark of perfection, but to...

My imperfections and failures are as much a blessing from God as my successes and...

My imperfections and failures are as much a blessing from God as my successes and...

Imperfection is an end. Perfection is only an aim.

Imperfection is an end. Perfection is only an aim.

Imperfection is not our personal problem, it is a natural part of existing.

Imperfection is not our personal problem, it is a natural part of existing.

A true critic ought to dwell upon excellencies rather than imperfections, to discover the concealed...

A true critic ought to dwell upon excellencies rather than imperfections, to discover the concealed...