Violet: Ralph Angel is caught up in his pride. He'll take his head out of his backside soon enough, but you don't need his approval to know that you are smart. Right? You don't need anyone's.
Darla: But I still want it. I’m good at this. I want him to see that.
Violet: You sell yourself short, baby. And I hate to think that I might be part of that. Like I might be one of the people who made you feel that you had to earn your way into this community. And I’m sorry for that. But now is the time to stand tall and know your worth.