Quote by Gore Vidal on Puritans and Migration to America

„The Puritans left England for America not because they couldn't be Puritans in their mother country, but because they were not allowed to force others to become Puritans; in the New World, of course, they could and did.“

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Gore Vidal was an American writer, screenwriter, and intellectual known for his sharp style and political essays.

This quote addresses the religious intolerance of the Puritans in the historical context of migration to America.


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Gore Vidal quote about Puritans leaving England for America and forcing others to become Puritans

Gore Vidal (1925–2012) was a versatile American writer and intellectual who produced novels, essays, screenplays, and plays. He was known for his critical stance on American politics and society as well as his engagement in social and political debates.

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