Mary Antin

There was one public school for boys, and one for girls, but Jewish children were admitted in limited numbers - only ten to a hundred; and even the lucky ones had their troubles.

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These are some quotes by Russian author Mary Antin Activist, who lived between February 24, 1909 and May 15, 1949.

Quotes by Mary Antin

Our mothers are racked with the pains of our physical birth; we ourselves suffer the longer pains of our spiritual growth.

Mary Antin

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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

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You went up to be examined with the other Jewish children, your heart heavy about that matter of your nose.

Mary Antin

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