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I was raised to believe that excellence is the best deterrent to racism or sexism. And thats how I operate my life
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"I was raised to believe that excellence is the best deterrent to racism or sexism. And that's how I operate my life"

- Oprah Winfrey

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Oprah Winfrey is promoting for the idea that excellence is the very best way to combat racism and sexism. She thinks that by pursuing quality in all aspects of life, one can make a declaration that racism and sexism are not appropriate. She has actually taken this belief and used it to her own life, aiming to be the best in whatever she does. This is her way of showing that racism and sexism are not acceptable and ought to not be endured. By setting an example of quality, she is revealing that everybody should be evaluated on their merits and not on the basis of their race or gender. This is an effective message that can assist to produce a more fair society.

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Oprah Winfrey This quote is written / told by Oprah Winfrey somewhere between January 29, 1954 and today. She was a famous Entertainer from USA. The author also have 51 other quotes.

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