Quote by Percy Wynham Lewis

No American worth his salt should go around looking for a root. I advance this in all modesty, as a not unreasonable opinion.

No American worth his salt should go around looking for a ro

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This quote suggests that a true American should not seek their origins or constantly ponder their ancestry. The phrase "looking for a root" likely refers to searching for one's cultural or historical roots. The speaker presents this opinion in a humble manner, believing it to be a reasonable perspective. It implies that being a proud American is not reliant on tracing one's lineage but rather on embracing the present and the ideals associated with being American.

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