
"Government is not reason; it is not eloquent; it is force. Like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master." George Washington
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![]() ![]() F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby Is Published (1925)Considered to be Fitzgerald's masterpiece, The Great Gatsby is a devastating critique of the American Dream and materialism at the height of the Roaring Twenties. It is the story of a bootlegger, Jay Gatsby, whose obsessive dream of wealth and lost love is destroyed by a corrupt reality. Today used as required reading in many high schools, the book has been cited as the paragon of the Great American Novel. Why did Fitzgerald dislike the title, and what did he want to call his novel? More... Discuss |
9 comments:
I think it was the Roosevelts who said something about it is the job of gov't to improve the lives of everybody...
gr8 words :)..
urs..hemu..
wise indeed...
have a nice day mate... cheers...
When we forget...when we stop teaching the principles of our founding fathers, we have lost. I fear we have lost. :(
Incredibly powerful. GW certainly knew what he was talking about. Look how far we've strayed.
One of the few really great men.
Gary,
hmm,I just don't think it works as neatly as that.
Thanks Hemu. :)
Arv,
Yes! I hope you are feeling better. :)
Lauren,
We have NOT lost! Keep the faith, and stay positive.
Nik,
I know, he really did.
Scarlet,
I know, and he was very humble. :)
We should all be studying Washington and Jefferson. So many people need to "once again" read all about the American Revolution...
Fearless,
You are very right!
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