The preamble itself is not a speech but rather an introductory statement in a document, most famously the Preamble to the United States Constitution. It outlines the fundamental purposes and guiding principles of the Constitution. While it is not a speech, it has been widely quoted and referenced in various speeches and discussions about American democracy and governance.
Stacey Kent, the American jazz singer, is famous for her music and awards. She was Grammy-nominated and has released countless works of music that have been widely acclaimed.
It is a very common saying, making a fairly obvious point - like Nothing lasts for ever. I don't think it is a quotation.
Atul Gawande is famous for a renowned American surgeon and journalist, he is very widely accepted for being an expert on reducing errors and improving the clinical safety of surgeries.
Doug Flutie is an American and Canadian football quarterback. He is famous for his "Hail Mary" touchdown pass in 1984, which is widely regarded as one of the greatest moments in college football.
Will Rogers; American cowboy, vaudeville performer, social commentator, humorist, and film star was born in Oklahoma. He is widely quoted as having said that he does not make jokes, he just watches the government and reports the facts.
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, famous US poet , wrote a long narrative poem, The "Courtship of Myles Standish" in which John , Priscilla and Myles Standish are the main characters. This poem was once read by all American school children. The phrase, "Why don't you speak for yourself, John?" was known to all and widely quoted .
In American English the term "da" is an Urban way to say "the." The term grew in popularity as texting became more widely used.
You may be thinking of Thomas Paine; he was widely considered an atheist, although he was probably a Deist.
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"The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald is considered one of the most famous works of prose in American literature. Its exploration of the American Dream, wealth, and social status has made it a classic that continues to be widely studied and celebrated.
Len Wiseman is an American born director and producer. He is most widely recognized for his involvement in the production of the Underworld and Live Free or Die Hard franchises.