Famous quotes containing the words white and/or sugar:
“It seemed a long way from 143rd Street. Shaking hands with the Queen of England was a long way from being forced to sit in the colored section of the bus going into downtown Wilmington, North Carolina. Dancing with the Duke of Devonshire was a long way from not being allowed to bowl in Jefferson City, Missouri, because the white customers complained about it.”
—Althea Gibson (b. 1927)
“Naughty Paughty Jack-a-Dandy,
Stole a Piece of Sugar Candy
From the Grocers Shoppy-Shop,
And away did hoppy-hop.”
—Henry Carey (1693?1743)
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