"As kids we didn't complain about being poor; we talked about how rich we were going to be and made moves to get the lifestyle we aspired to by any means we could. And as soon as we had a little money, we were eager to show it"
- Jay-Z
About this Quote
This quote by Jay-Z talks to the power of aspiration and determination. As kids, Jay-Z and his peers were not content to accept their current situations. Rather, they talked about their dreams and goals, and strove to make them a truth. They were not dissuaded by their lack of resources, however rather utilized it as motivation to strive for more. Once they had accomplished some success, they aspired to reveal it off, as a way of celebrating their hard work and dedication. This quote functions as a pointer that with effort and devotion, anything is possible.
This quote is written / told by Jay-Z somewhere between December 4, 1969 and today. He/she was a famous Musician from USA.
The author also have 29 other quotes.
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