America is all about speed. Hot, nasty, bad-ass speed.
Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- American culture is characterized by speed and intensity.
- In plain terms
- America is defined by fast and intense energy.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize the speed and intensity of American culture.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is speed a strength or weakness?
- How does pace define culture?
Another view
It generalizes a diverse nation into a single energetic stereotype.
More from Eleanor Roosevelt
Great minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events, small minds discuss people.
Permalink to quote #58 I have lost more than a beloved friend. I have lost an inspiration. She would rather light candles than curse the darkness, and her glow has warmed the world.
Permalink to quote #60 Example is the best lesson there is.
Permalink to quote #57
Related quotes
On jazz: 'Jazz is known all over the world as an American musical art form and that's it. No America, no jazz. I've seen people try to connect it to other coun…
Art BlakeyArt Blakey quote #1 The settlement of America had its origins in the unsettlement of Europe. America came into existence when the European was already so distant from the ancient …
Lewis MumfordLewis Mumford quote #1 Japan gets the most of ordinary people by organizing them to adapt and succeed. America, by getting out of their way so that they can adjust individually, allo…
James FallowsJames Fallows quote #1