"I grew up poor. I never had any money. I was a hobo, you know, ride the freights"
- Art Linkletter
About this Quote
Art Linkletter's quote speaks with the battles of maturing in poverty. He mentions not having any money and being a hobo, which implies that he was homeless and had to ride the freight trains to get around. This quote speaks with the extreme realities of hardship and the absence of resources available to those who are residing in it. It also speaks with the durability of those who need to sustain such difficult circumstances. In spite of the lack of cash and resources, Art Linkletter had the ability to make something of himself and become successful. His quote serves as a pointer that no matter how tough life may be, it is possible to get rid of misfortune and accomplish success.
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