Famous quote by Harry Hopkins

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They are damn good projects - excellent projects. That goes for all the projects up there. You know some people make fun
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"They are damn good projects - excellent projects. That goes for all the projects up there. You know some people make fun of people who speak a foreign language, and dumb people criticize something they do not understand, and that is what is going on up there - God damn it!"

- Harry Hopkins

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In the quote attributed to Harry Hopkins, a popular American social worker and consultant to President Franklin D. Roosevelt during the New Offer period, there is a strong defense of particular projects, likely related to the New Offer initiatives focused on financial healing and infrastructure advancement throughout the Great Depression. Hopkins passionately argues against detractors who criticize these initiatives, recommending that such criticism often stems from lack of knowledge or a lack of understanding.

The phrase "They are damn excellent projects - outstanding projects" emphasizes Hopkins' firm belief in the quality and efficacy of the jobs. The repeating serves to underscore his conviction and highlight that his support is not shallow however deeply rooted in a gratitude of the jobs' worth.

Hopkins then draws a contrast between those who mock speakers of foreign languages and those who criticize projects they do not comprehend. The analogy suggests that both groups-- those who deride language learners and those who speak versus these tasks-- act out of ignorance and a failure to appreciate intricacy. By corresponding the 2, Hopkins is tough critics to reconsider their stance and motivating a shift from refuse to understanding.

The exclamation "God damn it!" at the end of the quote includes emotional intensity and shows Hopkins' aggravation with the continuous criticisms. It is a call for seriousness and regard in assessing the jobs, suggesting that the obstacles they attend to are too considerable to be based on unwarranted criticism.

Overall, the quote underscores a deep aggravation with superficial or uninformed review and passionately protects the worth and need of the tasks, encouraging a more educated and compassionate perspective from the public. This defense is reflective of the more comprehensive challenges dealt with by New Deal advocates in getting public support and overcoming skepticism throughout a duration of significant national and financial improvement.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Harry Hopkins between August 17, 1890 and January 29, 1946. He/she was a famous Diplomat from USA. The author also have 1 other quotes.

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