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Mary Harris Jones quotes

American Activist August 1, 1837 – November 30, 1930

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Mary Harris Jones quote: "A lady is the last thing on earth I want to be. Capitalists..."
A lady is the last thing on earth I want to be. Capitalists sidetrack the women into clubs and make ladies of them. Mary Harris Jones
Mary Harris Jones quote: "I hope to live long enough to be the great-grandmother of all..."
I hope to live long enough to be the great-grandmother of all agitators. Mary Harris Jones
The employment of children is doing more to fill prisons, insane asylums, almshouses, reformatories, slums, and gin shops than all the efforts of reformers are doing to improve society. Mary Harris Jones
Mary Harris Jones quote: "I have always advised men to read."
I have always advised men to read. Mary Harris Jones
Mary Harris Jones quote: "Men's hearts are cold. They are indifferent."
Men's hearts are cold. They are indifferent. Mary Harris Jones
I asked a man in prison once how he happened to be there and he said he had stolen a pair of shoes. I told him if he had stolen a railroad he would be a United States Senator. Mary Harris Jones
Mary Harris Jones quote: "I am not an anti to anything which will bring freedom to my..."
I am not an anti to anything which will bring freedom to my class. Mary Harris Jones
Mary Harris Jones quote: "I am not unaware that leaders betray, and sell out, and play..."
I am not unaware that leaders betray, and sell out, and play false. Mary Harris Jones
Mary Harris Jones quote: "Today the white child is sold for two dollars a week to the..."
Today the white child is sold for two dollars a week to the manufacturers. Mary Harris Jones
Mary Harris Jones quote: "I want to hold a series of meetings all over the country and..."
I want to hold a series of meetings all over the country and get the facts before the American people. Mary Harris Jones
Mary Harris Jones quote: "No matter what the fight, don't be ladylike!"
No matter what the fight, don't be ladylike! Mary Harris Jones
Mary Harris Jones quote: "I abide where there is a fight against wrong."
I abide where there is a fight against wrong. Mary Harris Jones
Mary Harris Jones quote: "I believe that movements to suppress wrongs can be carried out..."
I believe that movements to suppress wrongs can be carried out under the protection of our flag. Mary Harris Jones
Mary Harris Jones quote: "You must stand for free speech in the streets."
You must stand for free speech in the streets. Mary Harris Jones
Mary Harris Jones quote: "And who is responsible for this appalling child slavery?..."
And who is responsible for this appalling child slavery? Everyone. Mary Harris Jones

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