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We never had a bathtub. Mom would bathe me in the wooden or tin washtub in the kitchen, or in a big lard can
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"We never had a bathtub. Mom would bathe me in the wooden or tin washtub in the kitchen, or in a big lard can"

- Ethel Waters

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This quote by Ethel Waters paints a vivid picture of her childhood. It speaks to the hardship and absence of resources her family faced. The fact that they never had a bathtub suggests that they were unable to afford one, and instead needed to make do with what they had. The wood or tin washtub in the cooking area and the lard can were most likely the only vessels offered to them for bathing. This quote speaks to the durability of Ethel Waters and her family, and their capability to reconcile a difficult situation. It likewise speaks with the strength of her mother, who was able to provide for her children in spite of the absence of resources. This quote is a testimony to the power of the human spirit and the capability to overcome adversity.
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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Ethel Waters between October 31, 1896 and September 1, 1977. He/she was a famous Musician from USA. The author also have 32 other quotes.

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