How we cite our quotes: (Part.Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #7
The way to succeed was simple: You had to be better at what you did than any of your white competition. That was the main thing. (5.18.2)
Sadie learned this lesson from her father and it served her well. In all truth, it's a good principle for all of us to keep, whether we're white, black, brown, or even a pretty shade of teal.
Quote #8
Am I going to change the world, or am I going to change me? Or maybe change the world a little bit, by changing me? (5.18.9)
As time goes on, Sadie and Bessie build on their parents' principles with their own life experience. This quote is so good it should be printed in Bartlett's.
Quote #9
We Delanys are as patriotic as anyone. We were Americans! Our blood and sweat was invested in this land, and we were ready to protect it. (6.27.6)
There's nothing wrong with some good old-fashioned patriotism. Frankly, it blows our minds that the Delanys are so loyal to a country that mistreated them for so long, but we're grateful for it.