What I resent is the attempt at defamation of character, and the attempt to make my children ashamed they were born. If there's a mongrel in the crowd, it's me, because I'm Irish and one-quarter Cherokee Indian.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Cash rejects character attacks and asserts his mixed heritage proudly.
- In plain terms
- He owns his identity despite insults.
- What can you take from it?
- Your background defines you, not your critics.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you respond to unfair attacks?
- What parts of yourself do you own proudly?
Another view
Public figures often face disproportionate scrutiny.
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