Quotes by Mary Harris Jones

Mary Harris Jones, affectionately known as "Mother Jones," was a fearless labor activist born on May 1, 1837, in County Cork, Ireland. Emigrating to the United States, she became a powerful voice for workers' rights and social justice during the tumultuous labor movements of the early 20th century. With her impassioned speeches and relentless advocacy, she championed the rights of miners and child laborers, leaving an indelible mark on American history. Her legacy endures as a symbol of resilience and the unwavering fight for the oppressed.

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"I am not afraid of the pen, or the scaffold, or the sword. I will tell the truth wherever I please."

Mary Harris Jones

"Reformation, like education, is a journey, not a destination."

Mary Harris Jones

"Life comes to the miners out of their deaths, and death out of their lives."

Mary Harris Jones

"The strike of the miners in Arizona was one of the most remarkable strikes in the history of the American labor movement. Its peaceful character, its successful outcome, were due to that most remarkable character, Governor Hunt."

Mary Harris Jones

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