Famous quotes containing the word allowed:
“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.”
—Barbara Ehrenreich (b. 1941)
“Am I not allowed to do what I choose with what belongs to me? Or are you envious because I am generous?”
—Bible: New Testament, Matthew 20:15.
“Who told you you’re allowed to rain on my parade?”
—Bob Merrill (b. 1921)