Marian Anderson quotes are thought-provoking, memorable and inspiring. From views on society and politics to thoughts on love and life, Marian Anderson has a lot to say. In this list we present the 10 best Marian Anderson quotes, in no particular order. Let yourself get inspired!
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Marian Anderson quotes
Everyone has a gift for something, even if it is the gift of being a good friend.
— 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
Prayer begins where human capacity ends.
— Marian Anderson
When you stop having dreams and ideals – well, you might as well stop altogether.
— 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
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
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
Fear is a disease that eats away at logic and makes man inhuman.
— Marian Anderson
Leadership should be born out of the understanding of the needs of those who would be affected by it.
— 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
I have a great belief in the future of my people and my country.
— Marian Anderson
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