by Robin"Buffy's Stunt Double" D.
Member since:
July 31, 2006

Quote for January 10th

January 11, 2009 02:47 PM EST
views: 23 | comments: 11

This quote addresses a way of viewing oppression and comes from Marian Anderson, an American vocalist who dealt with overt racism and oppression during her lifetime (1897-1993).  I had not heard this quote before so thought I'd add it to my ongoing list.

"As long as you keep a person down, some part of you has to be down there to hold him down, so it means you cannot soar as you otherwise might."

~Marian Anderson

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Comments: 11

Lisa C. Jan 11, 2009, 3:05pm EST
Great quote. Thanks!
Nana to Seven Cutiepies Jan 11, 2009, 3:20pm EST
Great quote!
Kat W. Jan 11, 2009, 3:52pm EST
This is a very good quote and one that I had not heard before.
Mary Ann S. Jan 11, 2009, 4:51pm EST
Isn't that the truth. Good quote.
Amanda "middle of nowhere" C. Jan 11, 2009, 5:56pm EST
Thanks, Robin. I hope you had a good weekend!
Robin"Buffy's Stunt Double" D. Jan 11, 2009, 6:34pm EST
Weekend was good, just a bit colder than I prefer (20's).
Janell R. Jan 12, 2009, 12:43am EST
I like that. Thanks.
Amy K. Jan 15, 2009, 1:57pm EST
thank you
great quote
Pam S. Jan 27, 2009, 12:35pm EST
thanks for sharing
Mary Ann S. Jan 31, 2009, 5:04pm EST
Justing letting you knw I stopped by again.
karen h. Feb 17, 2009, 11:38pm EST
stopping by from raoc congrats on being motd

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