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Christ in Concrete
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"Christ in Concrete" Quotes

A young Italian immigrant grapples with the hardships of New York City's construction industry while striving for the American Dream.

Quotes

I’ll show them—a man with a son doesn’t die.

Pietro Di Donato

determinationfatherhood

The road is where I want to be; I’ll never grow old.

Pietro Di Donato

freedomyouth

The church is good for the soul, not the stomach.

Pietro Di Donato

spiritualitypoverty

I’m no ordinary man; I’m a man who sees God’s hand in everything.

Pietro Di Donato

faithperception

Why should I be afraid? I’ve never hurt anyone.

Pietro Di Donato

innocencefearlessness

The man who doesn’t work has no right to eat.

Pietro Di Donato

work ethicjustice

Life is hard, but I’m harder.

Pietro Di Donato

resiliencestrength

God’s gift is the ability to endure.

Pietro Di Donato

faithendurance

I’m not a man who asks; I’m a man who takes.

Pietro Di Donato

assertivenessconfidence

What’s the use of all the riches of the world if they can’t buy happiness?

Pietro Di Donato

wealthhappiness