Famous quote by Vernon Jordan

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"What I know about this world is that white people will take care of themselves. And what I have learned is that if you are where they are on an equal basis, they cannot take care of themselves without taking care of you"

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This quote is written / told by Vernon Jordan somewhere between August 15, 1935 and today. He/she was a famous Businessman from USA. The author also have 10 other quotes.

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