Quote by Oprah Winfrey

I was raised to believe that excellence is the best deterrent to racism or sexism. And that's how I operate my life.

I was raised to believe that excellence is the best deterren

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This quote reflects the speaker's upbringing and personal philosophy. They were raised to believe that striving for excellence in all aspects of life, regardless of one's race or gender, is an effective way to counteract racism and sexism. By consistently demonstrating one's abilities and talents, the speaker chooses to combat discrimination by proving that excellence should determine people's worth instead of their demographic backgrounds. This mindset guides their actions and shapes their approach to personal and professional endeavors.

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