Quotes about pilgrims

I am glad my ancestors arrived on the Mayflower, but I am gladder that there are nine generations between us.

— William Lyon Phelps

The Pilgrim Fathers landed on the shores of America and fell on their knees; then they fell upon the aborigines.

— American Saying

If they had not landed there would be some reason for celebrating the fact.

— Mark Twain

Most of us know when and where the Pilgrims landed, but few of us know why.

— Source Unknown