"My mother was an immigrant from Lebanon to the United States. She came when she was 18 years old in 1920"
- George J. Mitchell
About this Quote
This quote by George J. Mitchell speaks to the nerve and decision of his mom, who immigrated to the United States from Lebanon in 1920. At the age of 18, she left her home country and ventured to a colony, most likely with little knowledge of the language or culture. Her bravery and aspiration to pursue a better life for herself and her family is exceptional. Her story is a pointer of the strength and durability of immigrants, who typically face hard obstacles in order to build a better life on their own and their families. It is also a pointer of the importance of acknowledging and commemorating the contributions of immigrants to our society.
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"A mother should give her children a superabundance of enthusiasm; that after they have lost all they are sure to lose on mixing with the world, enough may still remain to prompt fated support them through great actions"
