America is conservative in fundamental principles... but the principles conserved are liberal and some, indeed, are radical.
Gunnar MyrdalEducation has in America's whole history been the major hope for improving the individual and society.
Gunnar MyrdalThe big majority of Americans, who are comparatively well-off, have developed an ability to have enclaves of people living in the greatest misery almost without noticing them.
Gunnar MyrdalIt is natural for the ordinary American when he sees something wrong to feel not only that there should be a law against it but, also that an organization should be formed to combat it.
Gunnar Myrdal