Share & Save
Meaning
Not documented yet.
When It Was Said
Not documented yet.
Who It Was Said To
Not documented yet.
Historical Context
Not documented yet.
Source
Not documented yet.
Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
Did They Really Say It?
Not documented yet.
Did You Know?
Not documented yet.
About Sidney Poitier
Sidney Poitier is quoted here; further biographical details are not publicly available.
More from Sidney Poitier (75 quotes) →Keep reading Sidney Poitier
- “My father was a poor man, very poor in a British colonial possession where class and race were very important.”Sidney Poitier
- “My father was a tomato farmer. There is the phrase that says he or she worked their fingers to the bone, well…”Sidney Poitier
- “I was born two months early, and everyone had given up on me. But my mother insisted on my life.”Sidney Poitier
- “I had to satisfy the action fans, the romantic fans, the intellectual fans. It was a terrific burden.”Sidney Poitier
Explore Reflections
- “I think filmmakers are always interested in getting the best actor that they can find, the person who's the m…”Melanie Lynskey
- “My personal style and public style are very different. When I go out, I play dress up.”Sharon Stone
- “I don't think the federal government should be a part of everything. I think that governing should be done st…”Stacey Dash
READ THE SOURCE
Books by Sidney Poitier
The Measure of a Man
2007
Life beyond measure
2008