Therefore, while the average Englishman has not studied them sufficiently to realise how much he ought to deplore them, the average American has been taught to dwell upon them as the glorious struggles in which his nation won its spurs.
"America To-day, Observations and Reflections"
William Archer
Some authorities, however, deplore the Germanising of American education.
"America To-day, Observations and Reflections"
William Archer
"I'm inclined to think that Uncle Sam would not deplore your shooting a little higher....
"The Desert of Wheat"
Zane Grey