Brother Ray Quotes

“Affluence separates people. Poverty knits 'em together.”
― Ray Charles, Brother Ray: Ray Charles' Own Story

“Everyone has a point of view,' Mama used to say to me, 'and everyone is entitled to one. So, don't judge them Leave them alone.”
― Ray Charles, Brother Ray: Ray Charles' Own Story

“The most vicious weapon is the tongue,' Mama said, 'and it can hurt you worse than anyone.'

Mama also said 'A dog who will bring a bone, will carry one.”
― Ray Charles, Brother Ray: Ray Charles' Own Story

“In my day, living where I did, I was taught to say 'yes, sir' and 'yes ma'am.' I was taught respect.
On the one hand, adults in Greensville also showed respect for kids. You rarely heard a grown-up curse in front of a child, for example. Kids were taught to mind their manners all right, but as far as I could tell, the older folk set a decent example.”
― Ray Charles, Brother Ray: Ray Charles' Own Story

“Happy as a mud duck in the rain ...”
― Ray Charles, Brother Ray: Ray Charles' Own Story