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I bought a house in the Hollywood Hills and brought my grandmother from Harlem to live in it with me
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"I bought a house in the Hollywood Hills and brought my grandmother from Harlem to live in it with me"

- Sammy Davis, Jr.

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This quote by Sammy Davis, Jr. speaks with the success he achieved in his life. He had the ability to purchase a house in the Hollywood Hills, a prominent area of Los Angeles, and had the ability to share his success with his grandmother from Harlem. This quote speaks to the concept of status seeking and the power of hard work. It likewise talks to the concept of family and the importance of sharing success with those closest to you. It is a pointer that success is not just about money, however likewise about being able to share it with those you enjoy. It is a tip that success is not practically product things, however also about being able to provide for those you care about. It is a reminder that success is not practically yourself, however likewise about having the ability to give back to those who have actually supported you.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Sammy Davis, Jr. between December 8, 1925 and May 16, 1990. He/she was a famous Entertainer from USA. The author also have 43 other quotes.

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