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Mary Antin Quotes

Mary Antin quotes

Russian Activist February 24, 1909 – May 15, 1949

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Mary Antin quote: "You went up to be examined with the other Jewish children,..."
You went up to be examined with the other Jewish children, your heart heavy about that matter of your nose. Mary Antin
Mary Antin quote: "A long past vividly remembered is like a heavy garment that..."
A long past vividly remembered is like a heavy garment that clings to your limbs when you would run. Mary Antin
The tongue am I of those who lived before me, as those that are to come will be the voice of my unspoken thoughts. And so who shall be applauded if the song be sweet, if the prophecy be true? Mary Antin
You heard on all sides that the brightest Jewish children were turned down if the examining officers did not like the turn of their noses. Mary Antin
Mary Antin quote: "No, the czar did not want us in the schools."
No, the czar did not want us in the schools. Mary Antin
The czar was always sending us commands - you shall not do this and you shall not do that - till there was very little left that we might do, except pay tribute and die. Mary Antin
Mary Antin quote: "The Wandering Jew in me seeks forgetfulness."
The Wandering Jew in me seeks forgetfulness. Mary Antin

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