7 Quotes & Sayings By Burgess Owens

Burgess Owens is a prolific writer, producer, actor, and director of film and television. His published works include the novels "The Brotherhood of the Ram" (with co-author, Owen Johnson), "Tree of Souls" (with co-author, Robert Roper), "The Children's Hour", and the non-fiction book "The Black God's Drums"; as well as numerous short stories, screenplays (including episodes for "Starsky & Hutch"), and plays. He has also written poems, songs, and music scores for over 20 films.

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The true fans were capable of not only painting their cars and homes their team colors, but also naming family pets and offspring after famous NFL all-stars. Burgess Owens
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Experience can be a great teacher. Burgess Owens
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As a former NFL player, I am one American who will have nothing to do with any NFL Team that cannot find the corporate courage to stand for the millions of courageous past great Americans whose sacrifice gave meaning to our flag and national anthem and to the millions upon millions who still dream to come to its free shores. Burgess Owens
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I believe that my worth is not measured by what I do, by the honors that are bestowed upon me, or by material wealth that I might obtain. Instead, I am measured by the courage I show while standing for my beliefs, by the dedication I exhibit to ensure my word is good, and the resolve I undertake to establish my actions and deeds as honorable. Burgess Owens
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From 1865 to 1965, my race, the black race, was one of the most competitive, entrepreneurial, Christian, moral races in our country. We had the highest percentage of entrepreneurs in the country, the highest percentage of marriage in the country. Burgess Owens
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My dad and uncles were among the 125, 000 proud black American volunteers who, throughout their entire lives, considered their decision to serve during WWII as their greatest honor. Burgess Owens