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When I was young, I dreamt of being a starlet in Hollywood. But there comes a point in every African American's life when you realize the limitations, that you could only play maids or some little supporting role. Even Lena Horne couldn't get good parts.
— Ruby Dee
Tags: only, you, good, life

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A nation's youths shouldn't be sent off to die.
— Ruby Dee
Tags: sent, off, nation, die
My stepmother wanted to be an actress.
— Ruby Dee
Tags: wanted, actress
Just staying together is not a real virtue, if you're not happy. Or you're being denied. Or one person is being squashed. Or you really don't love each other; you're just there out of habit. That doesn't work, no matter how many years you stay together.
— Ruby Dee
Tags: together, you, work, love
We don't realize how much racism has tainted our self-image as human beings.
— Ruby Dee
Tags: how, realize, human, racism
OK, boss, I don't mind shuffling, but I won't scratch my head.
— Ruby Dee
Tags: ok, head, mind, boss
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