Quote by Gary Oldman

Growing up in a particular neighborhood, growing up in a working-class family, not having much money, all of those things fire you and can give you an edge, can give you an anger.

Growing up in a particular neighborhood, growing up in a wor

Summary

This quote suggests that coming from a disadvantaged background, such as a working-class family or a deprived neighborhood, can ignite a sense of motivation and determination within an individual, fueled by their experiences and lack of financial means. The quote also alludes to the idea that this anger, stemming from the hardships faced, can serve as an advantage, driving individuals to break free from societal constraints and strive for success.

Topics

Liked the quote? Share it with your friends.

Random Quotations

Bad news isn't wine. It doesn't improve with age.

Bad news isn't wine. It doesn't improve with age.

Two basic rules of life: 1. Change is Inevitable 2. Everyone

Two basic rules of life: 1. Change is Inevitable 2. Everyone Resists Change. Remember this: When you are through changing... you're through.

I felt a wish never to leave that room - a wish that dawn mi

I felt a wish never to leave that room - a wish that dawn might never come, that my present frame of mind might never change.

Leo Tolstoy Russia Literature Family Happiness

Nixon is one of the few in the history of this country to ru

Nixon is one of the few in the history of this country to run for high office talking out of both sides of his mouth at the same time and lying out of both sides.

Harry S. Truman

I always wanted to be somebody, but now I realize I should h

I always wanted to be somebody, but now I realize I should have been more specific.

Gratitude is a form of worship in its own right, as it impli

Gratitude is a form of worship in its own right, as it implies the acceptance of a power greater than yourself.

Stephen Richards

Gratitude Author Stephen Richards

Fear no more the heat o the sun, nor the furious winter's ra

Fear no more the heat o the sun, nor the furious winter's rages. Thou thy worldly task hast done, home art gone and taken thy wages.

William Shakespeare

Hallow the body as a temple to comeliness and sanctify the h

Hallow the body as a temple to comeliness and sanctify the heart as a sacrifice to love; love recompenses the adorers.

Unfortunately, the client that exists today is still pretty

Unfortunately, the client that exists today is still pretty much the prototype design.

Being generous or doing things for others actually makes me

Being generous or doing things for others actually makes me feel good so I don't do it because I hope karma will come round and get me and I'll benefit from it.

David Schwimmer

The way to secure peace is to be prepared for war.

The way to secure peace is to be prepared for war.

Benjamin Franklin

That is a Medieval way of drawing history, in which they do

That is a Medieval way of drawing history, in which they do not respect the law and want the rest of the world to respect the law. That's not possible.