People of Means Quotes

“He never asked for anybody’s pity for how his family earned a living because when the struggle bore fruit in the lives of the children, and they found their way to freedom, that’s all that mattered, and by that definition, Ernie and Matilda Moore were indeed people of means.”
― Nancy Johnson, People of Means: An Evocative Saga of Love, Sacrifice, and Family Legacy Across Two Generations Fighting for Equality

“You’re only dealt one hand in life. May be a bad hand, but it’s yours to play. You must play it well. Do you hear what I’m saying to you?”
― Nancy Johnson, People of Means: An Evocative Saga of Love, Sacrifice, and Family Legacy Across Two Generations Fighting for Equality