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Paul Robeson was an exceptional American bass-baritone singer and actor, born on April 9, 1898, and died on January 23, 1976. He was renowned for his extraordinary singing talent and acting career in the early 20th century, achieving great success not only in music but also in social and political activities.

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Famous Paul Robeson Quotes

“I know that if the peace movement takes its message boldly to the Negro people a powerful force can be secured in pursuit of the greatest goal of all mankind. And the same is true of labor and the great democratic sections of our population.”

People Ifs Knows Force Goal Powerful Mankind Movement Messages Labor Democratic Population Pursuit Sections Secured

Book:Paul Robeson speaks: writings, speeches, interviews, 1918-1974

Source: Paul Robeson speaks: writings, speeches, interviews, 1918-1974

“You know I am an actor, and I have medals for diction.”

Knows Actors Medal Diction

Book:Paul Robeson speaks: writings, speeches, interviews, 1918-1974

Source: Paul Robeson speaks: writings, speeches, interviews, 1918-1974

“Could I say that the reason that I am here today, you know, from the mouth of the State Department itself, is: I should not be allowed to travel because I have struggled for years for the independence of the colonial peoples of Africa.”

Knows Should Years States Reason Today Travel Mouths Independence Department Funny Travel

Book:Paul Robeson speaks: writings, speeches, interviews, 1918-1974

Source: Paul Robeson speaks: writings, speeches, interviews, 1918-1974

“Get them to sing your song and they will want to know who you are.”

Knows Want Song Teaching Who You Are

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“I feel closer to my country than ever. There is no longer a feeling of lonesome isolation. Instead-peace. I return without fearing prejudice that once bothered me . . . for I know that people practice cruel bigotry in their ignorance, not maliciously”

People Knows Feels Country Feelings Practice Ignorance Return Racism Prejudice Isolation Bigotry Bothered Lonesome

Book:Paul Robeson speaks: writings, speeches, interviews, 1918-1974

Source: Paul Robeson speaks: writings, speeches, interviews, 1918-1974

About the Author

Born: April 9, 1898
Died: January 23, 1976
Known for: Singer
Quotes: 72

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