Quote by Frank Ocean

We were poor. But my mom never accepted that. She worked hard to become a residential contractor - got her master's with honors at the University of New Orleans. I used to go to every class with her. Her father was my paternal figure.

We were poor. But my mom never accepted that. She worked har

Summary

This quote highlights the determination and resilience of the speaker's mother, despite their impoverished background. The speaker's mother refused to accept their poor circumstances and worked tirelessly to achieve success as a residential contractor. Her dedication is further emphasized by her pursuit of a master's degree with honors at the University of New Orleans. The speaker's close bond with their mother is demonstrated by their accompanying her to classes, while also highlighting the absence of a paternal figure and the important role played by the speaker's maternal grandfather. Overall, the quote underscores the strong will and hard work of the speaker's mother in transcending their socioeconomic limitations.

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