Marian Anderson quotes

Marian Anderson was an American contralto singer celebrated for her rich voice and extraordinary artistry. Her performances broke numerous barriers for African American artists in the United States. She became an icon of the civil rights movement and inspired generations of musicians. Here are 14 of her quotes:

When I sing, I don't want them to see that my face is black; I don't want them to see that my face is white - I want them to see my soul. And that is colorless. (Marian Anderson)
Prejudice: Sometimes it's like a hair across your cheek. You can't see it, you can't find it with your fingers, but you keep brushing at it because the feel of it is irritating. View quote
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None of us is responsible for the complexion of his skin. This fact of nature offers no clue to the character or quality of the person underneath. View quote
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When you stop having dreams and ideals - well, you might as well stop altogether. View quote
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I have a great belief in the future of my people and my country. View quote
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You lose a lot of time, hating people. View quote
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As long as you keep a person down, some part of you has to be down there to hold him down, so it means you cannot soar as you otherwise might. View quote
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There are many persons ready to do what is right because in their hearts they know it is right. But they hesitate, waiting for the other fellow to make the make the first move - and he, in turn, waits for you. View quote
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Fear is a disease that eats away at logic and makes man inhuman. View quote
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Prayer begins where human capacity ends. View quote
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I suppose I might insist on making issues of things. But that is not my nature, and I always bear in mind that my mission is to leave behind me the kind of impression that will make it easier for those who follow. (Marian Anderson)
The minute a person whose word means a great deal dares to take the open-hearted and courageous way, many others follow. View quote
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A singer starts by having his instrument as a gift from God... When you have been given something in a moment of grace, it is sacrilegious to be greedy. View quote
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Leadership should be born out of the understanding of the needs of those who would be affected by it. View quote
Marian Anderson

Marian Anderson

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Occupation: American Musician
Born: February 21, 1897
Died: April 8, 1993
Quotes count: 14