Belief Quote by Sunny Jain

My parents wanted us to be well-rounded individuals and really have the American experiences as richly as one can.

— Uzo Aduba

I was fortunate enough to have an upbringing that made me more accepting of who I am.

— Peter Dinklage

My hometown, people, and family all made me who I am.

— Melissa Barrera

When I was a young child, my parents came to America in search of a better life for them and their family.

— Raja Krishnamoorthi

I was born and raised in America.

— Dorit Kemsley

I saw my parents come over. They were immigrants, they had no money. My dad wore the same pair of shoes, I had some…

— Amy Chua

I had intelligent, high-minded, liberal parents who wanted to make sure my values were just like theirs.

— Jennifer Grey

Thanks to my upbringing, I always believed in myself and worked as hard as I could to get where I wanted to be. Nothing…

— Gretchen Carlson

My parents taught me that, unlike the many barriers that they had had to face growing up, my path was clearer, so that if…

— Ketanji Brown Jackson

When I think of my work, I'm aware that I'm American and African at all points and times. And without a doubt, my experience…

— Dinaw Mengestu

My childhood was epitomized by my parents who were uneducated but had a doctorate in love. My dad pressed coats and through my mom…

— Dick Vitale

My parents instilled a lot of American values in me. They encouraged me to work hard and told me that anything was possible for…

— Diane Guerrero