Malcolm X made me very strong at a time I needed to understand what I was angry about. He had peace in his heart. He exerted a big influence on me. – Lena Horne
Every color I can think of and nationality, we were all touched by Dr. King because he made us like each other and respect each other. – Lena Horne
Im not alone, Im free. I no longer have to be a credit, I dont have to be a symbol to anybody I dont have to be a first to anybody. – Lena Horne
I came here as a practical man, to talk, not simply on the question of peace and war, but to treat another question which is of hardly less importance – the enormous and burdensome standing armaments which it is the practice of modern Governments to sustain in time of peace. – Richard Cobden