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Three-Quarters Quotes

Lines on ancestry, proportion and untold truths

This collection of three-quarters quotes traces a family heritage that is overwhelmingly Irish, aside from one surname.

Three-quarters of my family is Irish. Of course, the 'Kazee' is not.

Quotes by Steve Kazee

It's not the one-half that's never been told; it's the three-quarters.

Quotes by Peter Tosh

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the first three-quarters quote describe?
It describes a family heritage that is mostly Irish, aside from one particular surname.
What claim does the second quote make about untold stories?
It claims that far more than half of any real story usually goes unspoken.
Are both quotes using the phrase in the same way?
No, one uses it to describe ancestry while the other uses it to describe proportion of truth told.
Is either quote about a public figure's background?
Yes, the first appears to reference a specific person's family ancestry.
What theme links these three-quarters quotes?
Both use fractional language to describe something larger than commonly assumed.

It also offers a striking claim that most of any real story remains unspoken rather than shared.