Quote by Nina Simone
I had spent many years pursuing excellence, because that is what c

I had spent many years pursuing excellence, because that is what classical music is all about… Now it was dedicated to freedom, and that was far more important. – Nina Simone

Other quotes by Nina Simone

I dont like rap music at all. I dont think its music. Its just a beat and rapping. – Nina Simone

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Music
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Once I understood Bachs music, I wanted to be a concert pianist. Bach made me dedicate my life to music, and it was that teacher who introduced me to his world. – Nina Simone

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teacher
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The worst thing about that kind of prejudice… is that while you feel hurt and angry and all the rest of it, it feeds you self-doubt. You start thinking, perhaps I am not good enough. – Nina Simone

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good
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Many have left their families to defend our freedom. We salute their bravery we express our appreciation and support to their families. And we pray for their safe return. – Bob Taft

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It is for each of us freely to choose whom we shall serve, and find in that obedience our freedom. – Mary Richards

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Freedom

We are a nation in which freedom is alive in the squares and streets, in the daily work of the communications media, in the open relationship between the governing and the governed. – Vicente Fox

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I believe in freedom of speech, but I believe we should also have the right to comment on freedom of speech. – Stockwell Day

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