I had gone to Europe . . . to reach for a place as a serious artist, but I never doubted that I must return. I was - and am - an American. — Marian Anderson Copy Share Image
The minute a person whose word means a great deal dares to take the open-hearted and courageous way, many others follow. — Marian Anderson Copy Share Image
“Sometimes racial prejudice is like a hair across your cheek. You can't see it, you can't find it with your fingers, but you keep… — Marian Anderson Copy Share Image
Leadership should be born out of the understanding of the needs of those who would be affected by it — Marian Anderson Copy Share Image
I forgave the DAR many years ago. You lose a lot of time hating people. — Marian Anderson Copy Share Image
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… — Marian Anderson Copy Share Image
None of us is responsible for the complexion of his skin. This fact of nature offers no clue to the character or quality of… — Marian Anderson Copy Share Image
When you stop having dreams and ideals - well, you might as well stop altogether. — Marian Anderson Copy Share Image
Sometimes you're overwhelmed when a thing comes, and you do not realize the magnitude of the affair at that moment. When you get away… — Marian Anderson Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
