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Mexicans Quotes

Perspectives on identity, labor, and belonging.

These quotes speak to the lived experience of Mexican and Mexican-American communities, from filling essential agricultural jobs to navigating identity between two countries. See also our Deal quotes.

I love all Mexicans.

Quotes by Adrien Broner

The agricultural fields throughout the Southwest, those jobs needed to be filled, and who were the ones to do it? It was the Mexicans.

Quotes by Richard Cabral

During grade school, we moved to a white, working-class suburb in San Diego, and there were no Mexicans.

Quotes by Luis Alberto Urrea

Mexicans are deeply pessimistic that Simpson-Mazzoli can be enforced.

Quotes by John Gavin

Breaker Quotes

We are Americans when we go to war, and when we return, we are Mexicans.

Quotes by Dennis Chavez

For Mexicans, corruption is not a deal breaker.

Quotes by Denise Dresser

The Mexicans are not going to build the wall... they're not going to do it.

Quotes by Dana Perino

Mexicans are quasi-legal.

Quotes by Cheech Marin

The word 'Chicano' was originally a derisive term from Mexicans to other Mexicans living in the United States.

Quotes by Cheech Marin

Frequently Asked Questions

What themes run through these Mexicans quotes?
They touch on immigration policy skepticism, labor in agriculture, growing up without much diversity in a suburb, and the contrast between how Mexican-American soldiers are viewed during and after war. Together they paint a picture of identity shaped by both work and belonging.
Is there a quote about immigration enforcement?
Yes, one expresses pessimism that a specific immigration law could actually be enforced, reflecting doubts that policy on paper would translate into real change.
Do any quotes discuss agricultural labor?
There's a quote pointing out that Mexicans historically filled essential farm jobs across the Southwest when those positions needed workers, underscoring their role in that industry.
Is there a quote about identity shifting depending on context?
Yes, one striking line notes that people are called Americans when they go to war but Mexicans when they return, highlighting how recognition and identity can shift based on circumstance.
Where can I find more quotes on related social themes?
Check out our Build quotes and Deal quotes pages for more perspectives on labor, policy, and belonging.

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