Top 10 most inspiring quotes by Marian Anderson
- Everyone has a gift for something, even if it is the gift of being a good friend.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- The minute a person whose word means a great deal to others dare to take the open-hearted and courageous way, many others follow.
- Leadership should be born out of the understanding of the needs of those who would be affected by it.
- 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.
- 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.
- If you have a purpose in which you can believe, there’s no end to the amount of things you can accomplish.
- 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 at it because the feel of it is irritating.
Marian Anderson (1897-1993) was an American contralto singer and one of the most celebrated classical vocalists of the 20th century. Born in Philadelphia, Anderson showed an early talent for singing and began performing in church choirs as a child.
Despite facing racial discrimination and limited opportunities for black classical singers, Anderson continued to hone her craft and gained recognition for her powerful voice and expressive performances. She made her professional debut in 1924 and went on to tour extensively in the United States and Europe.
One of Anderson’s most famous performances took place in 1939, when she sang at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. after being denied the opportunity to perform at a nearby concert hall due to racial segregation. The concert attracted a crowd of over 75,000 people and was broadcast nationally on the radio.
Throughout her career, Anderson broke down racial barriers in the classical music world and paved the way for future generations of black musicians. She received numerous awards and honors, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1963, and continued to perform until her retirement in the 1960s.
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