"My father was a poor man, very poor in a British colonial possession where class and race were very important"
- Sidney Poitier
About this Quote
This quote by Sidney Poitier speaks with the realities of life in a British colonial possession. It highlights the importance of course and also race in such a culture, and also exactly how these elements can have a substantial effect on one's life. Poitier's daddy was a pauper, and this poverty was likely due to the fact that he was a member of a lower class and/or a racial minority. This quote acts as a suggestion of the injustices that were present in early american cultures, and how these injustices can have an enduring influence on individuals as well as their families. It additionally serves as a suggestion of the value of fighting for social justice and equality, to ensure that everyone can have the opportunity to live a life of self-respect and regard.
This quote is written / told by Sidney Poitier somewhere between February 20, 1924 and today. He was a famous Actor from USA.
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