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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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“If the United States and the United Nations truly want peace and security let them fulfill the hopes of the common people everywhere - let them work together to accomplish on a worldwide scale, precisely the kind of democratic association of free people which characterizes the Soviet Union today.”

“I shall take my voice wherever there are those who want to hear the melody of freedom or the words that might inspire hope and courage in the face of fear. My weapons are peaceful, for it is only by peace that peace can be attained. The song of freedom must prevail.”

Want Might Faces Song Voice Inspire Weapons Peaceful Melody

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“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 stand here struggling for the rights of my people to be full citizens in this country. They are not-in Mississippi. They are not-in Montgomery. That is why I am here today. . . . You want to shut up every colored person who wants to fight for the rights of his people!.”

People Want Persons Country Today Fighting Struggle Rights Citizens Human Rights Shut Up Mississippi Montgomery

Book:Here I Stand

Source: Here I Stand

“I shall take my voice wherever there are those who want to hear the melody of freedom”

Want Voice Melody

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

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

“Through my singing and acting and speaking, I want to make freedom ring. Maybe I can touch people's hearts better than I can their minds, with the common struggle of the common man.”

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“In my music, my plays, my films, I want to carry always this central idea: to be African.”

Want Ideas Play Film Black Music

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

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

“You want to shut up every Negro who has the courage to stand up and fight for the rights of his people, for the rights of workers, and I have been on many a picket line for the steelworkers too.”

People Want Has Beens Fighting Lines Courage Rights Workers Shut Up

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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