Quote by Dick Gregory

You know, I always say white is not a colour, white is an attitude, and if you haven't got trillions of dollars in the bank that you don't need, you can't be white.

You know, I always say white is not a colour, white is an at

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This quote suggests that being "white" has less to do with one's skin color and more to do with an attitude characterized by extreme wealth and financial security. It implies that the "whiteness" described here is inaccessible to those who do not possess vast amounts of money. By using the term "white" metaphorically, the quote highlights the association between wealth and privilege, asserting that economic status is a defining characteristic in society.

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