Detroit Quotes
These Detroit quotes cover tough neighborhoods, the city's deep car culture, global music demand, and the civic pride captured in the phrase Detroit vs. Everybody.
Detroit shapes the people who grow up there in lasting ways, and these quotes touch on cars, resilience, and pride from an Area with a fierce identity.
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Detroit is really a model for how wealthier and whiter Americans escape the costs of public goods they'd otherwise share with poorer and darker Americans.
We are valuable. Detroit and other neighboring communities are places to invest in, not rob.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do these quotes say about growing up in Detroit?
They're candid about it - one speaker describes coming from a kind of violent neighbourhood in Detroit, while another says growing up in the Detroit area of Michigan meant cars were sort of in their DNA.
Is there a quote comparing Detroit to another city for touring artists?
Yes - it notes that a global star can draw an equally large audience in a city like Cape Town as they would in Detroit, using the comparison to make a point about global reach.
Do any of these quotes reference a specific song about Detroit?
One does - it recalls making 'Detroit vs. Everybody' and immediately knowing it was significant, tying the moment directly to Eminem.
What does the quote about cars and Detroit describe?
It describes growing up in the Detroit area of Michigan and how that upbringing put cars sort of in the speaker's DNA.
Where can I find more quotes about hometowns and upbringing?
The Area collection is a good next stop, since it often touches on the same sense of place found in these Detroit quotes.
For more on hometown roots, browse our About and Appreciate collections.
