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My teachers treated me as a diamond in the rough, someone who needed smoothing
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"My teachers treated me as a diamond in the rough, someone who needed smoothing"

- Mother Jones

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Mother Jones between August 1, 1837 and November 30, 1930. He/she was a famous Activist from USA. The author also have 14 other quotes.

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