Louis Gossett, Jr. Quotes

We are born with freedom and hope, but often that's dashed because of our color. But in school, I'd already been taught that no one could tell me that you can't do something because you're black.

Louis Gossett, Jr.

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: actor
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: May 27, 1936

Topics

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To those who don't want the truth about Kennedy's assassination to become known, the very repetition of a charge lends it a certain credibility, since people have a tendency to believe that where there's smoke, there's fire.

Jim Garrison

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'The Bottoms' or 'A Fine Dark Line' are two of my favorites.

Joe R. Lansdale

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My attitude when I'm in Mexico is I wake up in the morning with nothing to do and I go to bed half done. I don't wear a watch. When I live down there, I do nothing according to time. I eat when I'm hungry and go to sleep when I'm tired.

Jesse Ventura

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Railroads are the primary economic beneficiaries. It's a difficult project for the public sector.

John Gates

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In the gym, people's enthusiasm tends to get the best of them. They realize this is their opportunity to say hello or that they love my work... It doesn't matter how profusely you're sweating.

Sterling K. Brown

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In simple terms, I realised that food is the most fundamental need for a person. In difficult economic times, people's priorities change, and they might be willing to do something that secures for them the lowest possible weekly food bill.

Stelios Haji-Ioannou

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We wouldn't be as far along as a country if we didn't take on some of Martin Luther King's ways that he instilled in us.

Rodney King

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Our politics has been greatly impacted, for the worse, by big money and the concentration of big money.

Martin O'Malley

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I am very chill and comfortable in my own skin, and because of this, I believe it is exactly what is needed when you are with a strong woman. My wife is no shrinking violet in her own right. As a result, you have to know when to push, when to pull, when to let it go, and when to stand firm.

Jason Winston George

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Learn to think impartially.

Joseph Chamberlain

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Key is never be afraid of being yourself. Never!

DJ Khaled

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I think the inspiration came from the fans. Whenever I'm online or whenever I get a chance to really communicate with the fans and the audience, they always say that they would love to have all of the remixes on one CD.

Deborah Cox

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