“The more English is heard in the world, the more gratifying it seems to speak French, and above all to know the culture of our country. They find a kind of French social grace in the language and culture.” KnowsWorldKindCountrySeemsCultureSpeakLanguageSocialGraceHeardOur CountrySpeaks FrenchSocial Graces Author:Bernard Pivot
“The children of warriors in our country learn the grace and caution that come from a permanent sense of estrangement.” ChildrenCountryGraceOur CountryWarriorPermanentCautionEstrangement Book:A Lowcountry Heart: Reflections on a Writing Life Source: A Lowcountry Heart: Reflections on a Writing Life
“I want the seals of power and place, the ensigns of command, charged by the people's unbought grace, to rule my native land. Nor crown, nor scepter would I ask but from my country's will, by day, by night, to ply the task her cup of bliss to fill.” PeopleWantCountryNightAsksGraceLandTasksCommandCupsBlissNativeCrownsSealsNative LandPlies Author:John Quincy Adams