Quote by John Hope

If money, education, and honesty will not bring to me as much privilege, as much equality as they bring to any American citizen, then they are to me a curse, and not a blessing.

If money, education, and honesty will not bring to me as muc

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This quote expresses the dissatisfaction of the speaker with the idea that money, education, and honesty, which are commonly valued assets, do not grant them the same privileges and equality as any other American citizen. They view these attributes as undesirable, even condemning them as a curse rather than a blessing, if they do not result in equal opportunities. The quote sheds light on the frustration caused by the lack of fairness and equality, suggesting that the traditional prerequisites for success and social standing may not always deliver the desired outcome for all individuals.

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