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“I was born and raised during Depression Years when we were on County relief and we all went out and we hustled. we worked. I worked in a restaurant, I washed dishes.” quote by Liberace
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“I was born and raised during Depression Years when we were on County relief and we all went out and we hustled. we worked. I worked in a restaurant, I washed dishes.”

Liberace

About This Quote

Source Autobiography: Liberace: An Illustrated Biography, 1999

During the Depression, hard work in low‑status jobs was necessary for survival, reflecting resilience and hustle.

In simple terms: Hard work sustains during hardship.

Key Takeaway

Embrace perseverance and resourcefulness.

Themes

hardship resilience work ethic

Mood

determined nostalgic

Type

historical motivational

When to use this quote

  • employment
  • entrepreneurship
  • personal finance
  • community building

Key Concepts

economic history social class

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does hustle mean today?
  • How can we balance work and well‑being?
A Different Perspective

It may romanticize struggle.

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