Quote by Dick Gregory

My mother was the sweetest lady who ever lived on this planet, but if you tried to tell her that Jesus wasn't a Christian, she would stomp you to death.


My mother was the sweetest lady who ever lived on this plane

Summary

This quote emphasizes the strong conviction and loyalty of the speaker's mother towards her faith. Despite her sweet nature, she fiercely defended her belief that Jesus was a Christian, illustrating her unwavering devotion.

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Death
By Dick Gregory
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