Claudette Colvin A lot of African American women wanted to emulate white women. But I said in my mind, rationally thinking, there is no way you are going to get your hair that straight, especially in the summer. – Claudette Colvin African Quotes American Quotes Emulate Quotes Hair Quotes Lot Quotes Mind Quotes Rationally Quotes Straight Quotes Summer Quotes Thinking Quotes White Quotes Women Quotes I’ve always told my children that once they go out into the world, they must have two heads and two minds: one to keep grounded, the other to deal with corporate America. We learned about people like Sojourner Truth, Harriet Tubman, Booker T. Washington and Marian Anderson. Harriet Tubman was my favorite.
Nancy Reagan People don’t understand that all presidents, the minute they become president, get a knock at the door. And there’s a man there saying, ‘Let’s talk about your funeral.’ At the time I thought, God, that’s a terrible thing. Later on, I thought it was pretty wise. – Nancy Reagan
David Josiah Brewer He who is honest in his dealings simply because of the social prestige and position it secures will never develop his higher nature, but will always live along the lower lines. – David Josiah Brewer
Sam Elliott I spent a lot of time growing up in Oregon after I left California. Spent a lot of time in the woods. – Sam Elliott
Andi Oliver Londoners are really good at dealing with any crap that’s thrown at them. We hunker down, we grit our teeth and we get on with it and I think that’s a very lovely trait. – Andi Oliver
Bjorn Borg As tennis players, we work and we sacrifice many things. To lose, that’s not a happy thing – I mean sure, I was disappointed. You have to come back strong. But to win the last point in a grand slam tournament, that’s the most beautiful and most satisfying feeling you can get as a tennis player. It’s worth it. – Bjorn Borg
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