Miriam Makeba

Jazz Singer Activist South African 1932 – 2008

South African freedom fighter whose voice opposed apartheid globally.

374 quotes

"Fear keeps us small; courage sets us free."
Fear
"Health is wealth that cannot be bought."
Health
"I adventure through song into the human experience."
Adventure
"Money means nothing without moral purpose."
Money
"Technology should serve humanity, not control it."
Technology
"Literature preserves the stories of our people."
Literature
"Politics without ethics is tyranny."
Politics
"Motivation comes from believing in a greater cause."
Motivation
"Death teaches us to live fully today."
Death
"Solitude allows the soul to hear its own truth."
Solitude
"Relationships require honesty and vulnerability."
Relationships
"The human spirit cannot be imprisoned."
Strength
"I sing because silence would be a betrayal."
Music
"Change begins when one person decides to act."
Change
"Success is measured by the good we do for others."
Success
"Every voice matters in the chorus of humanity."
Inspiration
"Humility is the companion of true strength."
Strength
"Art transcends all political and social boundaries."
Art
"We must teach our young to value their heritage."
Education
"Truth rises like the sun; darkness cannot hide it."
Truth
"My songs are prayers for a more just world."
Faith
"Freedom of expression is the heartbeat of democracy."
Freedom
"In unity lies our greatest power."
Power
"Love your enemies, but never accept their injustice."
Love
"Wisdom comes from listening to those who suffered."
Wisdom
"The joy of singing fills the deepest loneliness."
Happiness
"Perseverance is the daily choice to continue."
Perseverance
"Beauty exists in struggle and resilience."
Beauty
"Leadership is service to the least among us."
Leadership
"Imagination is the first step toward liberation."
Imagination