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Paul Robeson Quotes By Paul Robeson: In my music, my plays, my films, I

In my music, my plays, my films, I want to carry always this central idea: to be African. — Paul Robeson

Paul Robeson Quotes By Paul Robeson: Yes, peace can and must be won, to

Yes, peace can and must be won, to save the world from the terrible destruction of World War III. — Paul Robeson

Paul Robeson Quotes By Paul Robeson: Artists are the radical voice of civilization.

Artists are the radical voice of civilization. — Paul Robeson

Paul Robeson Quotes By Paul Robeson: My father was a slave and my people

My father was a slave and my people died to build this country and I am going to stay here and have a part of it just like you. — Paul Robeson

Paul Robeson Quotes By Paul Robeson: Sometimes great injustices may be inflicted on the

Sometimes great injustices may be inflicted on the minority when the majority is in the pursuit of a great and just cause. — Paul Robeson

Paul Robeson Quotes By Paul Robeson: As Americans, preserving the best of our traditions,

As Americans, preserving the best of our traditions, we have the right- nay the duty-to fight for participation in the forward march of humanity — Paul Robeson

Paul Robeson Quotes By Paul Robeson: The course of history can be changed but

The course of history can be changed but not halted. — Paul Robeson

Paul Robeson Quotes By Paul Robeson: Get them to sing your song and they

Get them to sing your song and they will want to know who you are. — Paul Robeson

Paul Robeson Quotes By Paul Robeson: The answer to injustice is not to silence

The answer to injustice is not to silence the critic, but to end the injustice. — Paul Robeson

Paul Robeson Quotes By Paul Robeson: I did a long concert tour in England

I did a long concert tour in England and Denmark and Sweden, and I also sang for the Soviet people, one of the finest musical audiences in the world. — Paul Robeson

Paul Robeson Quotes By Paul Robeson: Freedom is a hard-bought thing.

Freedom is a hard-bought thing. — Paul Robeson

Paul Robeson Quotes By Paul Robeson: We must join with the tens of millions

We must join with the tens of millions all over the world who see in peace our most sacred responsibility. — Paul Robeson

Paul Robeson Quotes By Paul Robeson: We [must] realize that our future lies chiefly

We [must] realize that our future lies chiefly in our own hands. — Paul Robeson

Paul Robeson Quotes By Paul Robeson: As Americans, preserving the best ...

As Americans, preserving the best ... — Paul Robeson

Paul Robeson Quotes By Paul Robeson: The talents of an artist, small or large,

The talents of an artist, small or large, are God-given ... They are a sacred trust. — Paul Robeson

Paul Robeson Quotes By Paul Robeson: As an artist I come to sing, but

As an artist I come to sing, but as a citizen, I will always speak for peace, and no one can silence me in this. — Paul Robeson

Paul Robeson Quotes By Paul Robeson: The Korean war has always been an unpopular

The Korean war has always been an unpopular war among the American people. — Paul Robeson

Paul Robeson Quotes By Paul Robeson: The artist must elect to fight for Freedom

The artist must elect to fight for Freedom or for Slavery. — Paul Robeson

Paul Robeson Quotes By Ronnie Gilbert: Songs are dangerous, songs are subversive and can

Songs are dangerous, songs are subversive and can change your life. — Ronnie Gilbert

Paul Robeson Quotes By Paul Robeson: Americans will be amazed to find ho many

Americans will be amazed to find ho many of the modern dance steps are relics of the African heritage. — Paul Robeson

Paul Robeson Quotes By Paul Robeson: This United States Government should go down to

This United States Government should go down to Mississippi and protect my people. That is what should happen. — Paul Robeson

Paul Robeson Quotes By Paul Robeson: We ask for nothing that is not right,

We ask for nothing that is not right, and herein lies the great power of our demand. — Paul Robeson

Paul Robeson Quotes By Paul Robeson: My future depends mostly upon myself.

My future depends mostly upon myself. — Paul Robeson

Paul Robeson Quotes By Paul Robeson: But the deep desire for peace remained with

But the deep desire for peace remained with the American people. — Paul Robeson

Paul Robeson Quotes By Paul Robeson: The intolerance of the few, or the risk

The intolerance of the few, or the risk of it, carries the day against the wider humanity of the many. — Paul Robeson

Paul Robeson Quotes By Paul Robeson: You know I am an actor, and I

You know I am an actor, and I have medals for diction. — Paul Robeson

Paul Robeson Quotes By Paul Robeson: Films make me into some cheap turn ...

Films make me into some cheap turn ... You bet they'll never let me play a part in a film where a Negro is on top. — Paul Robeson

Paul Robeson Quotes By Paul Robeson: Art is not just to show life as

Art is not just to show life as it is, but to show life as it should be. — Paul Robeson

Paul Robeson Quotes By Paul Robeson: Freedom is a hard-bought thing and millions are

Freedom is a hard-bought thing and millions are in chains, but they strain toward the new day drawing near. — Paul Robeson

Paul Robeson Quotes By Paul Robeson: At every step the vast majority have expressed

At every step the vast majority have expressed horror at the idea of an aggressive war. — Paul Robeson

Paul Robeson Quotes By Paul Robeson: If the American Negro is to have a

If the American Negro is to have a culture of his own he will have to leave America to get it. — Paul Robeson