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"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."
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"My first record came out in 1961 and then I had one come out in 1962 and then I had two that came out in 1964."

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"I suppose I might insist on making issues of things. But that is not my nature, and I always bear in ming that my mission is to leave behind me the kind of impression that will make it easier for those who follow."

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"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."

"Prejudice is 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."

"The minute a person whose word means a great deal to others dare to take the open-hearted and courageous way, many others follow."
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