Quote by Ronald Reagan

It doesn't do good to open doors for someone who doesn't have the price to get in. If he has the price, he may not need the laws. There is no law saying the Negro has to live in Harlem or Watts.

It doesn't do good to open doors for someone who doesn't hav

Summary

This quote suggests that merely offering opportunities or possibilities to someone who lacks the means required to access them is futile. It implies that one must possess the necessary resources or 'price' to benefit from those opportunities. It further suggests that laws are not the sole determinants of where individuals can reside, alluding to the fact that there are no legal restrictions forcing African Americans to exclusively live in neighborhoods like Harlem or Watts. Overall, the quote encourages considering the economic and systemic barriers that can prevent individuals from taking advantage of offered opportunities.

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By Ronald Reagan

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