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Mississippi Quotes

Voices shaped by growing up along the Mississippi.

This set of quotes traces personal ties to Mississippi, from someone who moved there for college after growing up in Louisiana to a childhood spent there until the age of thirteen. Related regional themes appear under Geography quotes.

I went to college in Mississippi; I'm from Louisiana.

Quotes by Trishelle Cannatella

I'd spent summers growing up in Mississippi, so I had an idea of what the South is like.

Quotes by Patty Jenkins

The gifts of God should be enjoyed by all citizens in Mississippi.

Quotes by Medgar Evers

Yet, in 1850 nearly all the railroads in the United States lay east of the Mississippi River, and all of them, even when they were physically mere extensions of one another, were separately owned and separately managed.

Quotes by John Moody

Culture Quotes

I grew up in Mississippi. I was there for 13 years, and then when I turned 13, I moved out to L.A.

Quotes by Israel Broussard

I grew up in Kilmichael, Mississippi. It's a dot on the map 100 miles north of Jackson.

Quotes by Grace Hightower

I rode on a float in one of the parades in Mississippi. It's an experience.

Quotes by Elliott Smith

While St. Louis is technically regarded as part of the Mid-West, it's actually - geographically and emotionally - more part of the South. I mean, the sensibility of St. Louis is really very much that of a Southern Mississippi river-town.

Quotes by David Sanborn

Frequently Asked Questions

What personal stories appear in these Mississippi quotes?
They include someone who moved to Mississippi for college after growing up in Louisiana, and another who lived there until age thirteen before relocating to L.A.
Is there a historical quote about Mississippi included?
Yes, one quote notes that by the mid-1800s the rail lines on the river's eastern side belonged to many separate owners instead of one connected network.
Does any quote speak to civic pride in Mississippi?
Yes, one line argues that every resident deserves to share fully in what God has provided for the state.
What is the tone of these Mississippi quotes overall?
Mostly personal and reflective, blending memories of upbringing with broader observations about the state's history and people.
What related topics pair with Mississippi quotes?
Readers also browse Geography and Identity quotes for related regional and personal themes.

One historical line notes how the state's railroads sat separately owned east of the river well before national systems connected, and another simply calls its gifts something every citizen deserves. See also Culture and Identity.