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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
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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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Russia Flag This quote is written / told by Mary Antin between February 24, 1909 and May 15, 1949. He/she was a famous Activist from Russia. The author also have 15 other quotes.

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