Marian Anderson Quotes

When you stop having dreams and ideals – well, you might as well stop altogether.

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.

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.

The minute a person whose word means a great deal to others dare to take the open-hearted and courageous way, many others follow.

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.