Curated Quotations

Mary Antin

Quotations

  • “One positive command he gave us: You shall love and honor your emperor. In every congregation a prayer must be said for the czar’s health, or the chief of police would close the synagogue.” -Mary Antin

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  • “The apex of my civic pride and personal contentment was reached on the bright September morning when I entered the public school.” -Mary Antin

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  • “One positive command he gave us: You shall love and honor your emperor. In every congregation a prayer must be said for the czar’s health, or the chief of police would close the synagogue.” -Mary Antin

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  • “On a royal birthday every house must fly a flag, or the owner would be dragged to a police station and be fined twenty-five rubles.” -Mary Antin

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