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Marian Anderson Quotes

Marian Anderson quotes

American Musician February 17, 1902 – August 8, 1993

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Marian Anderson quote: "Everyone has a gift for something, even if it is the gift of..."
Everyone has a gift for something, even if it is the gift of being a good friend. Marian Anderson
I suppose I might insist on making issues of things. But that is not my nature, and I always bear in ming that my mission is to leave behind me the kind of impression that will make it easier for those who follow. Marian Anderson
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. Marian Anderson
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. Marian Anderson
Marian Anderson quote: "Leadership should be born out of the understanding of the..."
Leadership should be born out of the understanding of the needs of those who would be affected by it. Marian Anderson
Marian Anderson quote: "I forgave the DAR many years ago. You lose a lot of time..."
I forgave the DAR many years ago. You lose a lot of time hating people. Marian Anderson
Marian Anderson quote: "You lose a lot of time, hating people."
You lose a lot of time, hating people. Marian Anderson
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. Marian Anderson
The minute a person whose word means a great deal to others dare to take the open-hearted and courageous way, many others follow. Marian Anderson
Marian Anderson quote: "When you stop having dreams and ideals - well, you might as..."
When you stop having dreams and ideals - well, you might as well stop altogether. Marian Anderson
Marian Anderson quote: "I have a great belief in the future of my people and my country."
I have a great belief in the future of my people and my country. Marian Anderson
Prejudice is 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. Marian Anderson
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. Marian Anderson
Marian Anderson quote: "Prayer begins where human capacity ends."
Prayer begins where human capacity ends. Marian Anderson
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

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