There can be no more ancient and traditional American value than ignorance. English-only speakers brought it with them to this country three centuries ago, and they quickly imposed it on the Africans-who were not allowed to learn to read and write-and on the Native Americans, who were simply not allowed.
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This quote is just one of 8 total Barbara Ehrenreich quotes in our collection. Barbara Ehrenreich is known for saying 'There can be no more ancient and traditional American value than ignorance. English-only speakers brought it with them to this country three centuries ago, and they quickly imposed it on the Africans-who were not allowed to learn to read and write-and on the Native Americans, who were simply not allowed.' as well as some of the following quotes.
This quote is just one of 8 total Barbara Ehrenreich quotes in our collection. Barbara Ehrenreich is known for saying 'There can be no more ancient and traditional American value than ignorance. English-only speakers brought it with them to this country three centuries ago, and they quickly imposed it on the Africans-who were not allowed to learn to read and write-and on the Native Americans, who were simply not allowed.' as well as some of the following quotes.