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I was a very poor young black boy in New Orleans, just a face without a name, swimming in a sea of poverty trying to sur
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"I was a very poor young black boy in New Orleans, just a face without a name, swimming in a sea of poverty trying to survive"

- Tyler Perry

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This quote by Tyler Perry talks to the struggles of maturing in poverty. It paints a vibrant image of a young black boy in New Orleans, having a hard time to make ends satisfy and feeling invisible in a sea of poverty. It conveys the sensation of being helpless and helpless, of being unable to make a difference in one's own life. It speaks to the harsh truths of hardship and the lack of resources readily available to those who are struggling. It also speaks to the resilience of the human spirit, as the young boy is still trying to make it through regardless of the chances. This quote is a reminder of the importance of supplying resources and assistance to those in requirement, and of the power of hope and decision in the face of difficulty.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Tyler Perry somewhere between September 14, 1969 and today. He was a famous Actor from USA. The author also have 18 other quotes.

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