Anchors Quote by Harry Belafonte

“Artists are the gatekeepers of truth. We are civilization’s anchor. We are the compass for humanity’s conscience.” quote by Harry Belafonte — Download Open image

“Artists are the gatekeepers of truth. We are civilization’s anchor. We are the compass for humanity’s conscience.”

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Up anchor! Up anchor! Set sail and away! The ventures of dreamland Are thine for a day.

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