Who said "Perseverance in the face of oppression is noble."?

This quote is attributed to Miriam Makeba.

Perseverance in the face of oppression is noble. - Miriam Makeba

"Perseverance in the face of oppression is noble."

Miriam Makeba Perseverance

Jazz Singer Activist South African 1932–2008

"I am a singer of life."

"You can't just say I love you and then disappear."

"Africa is in my blood."

"Music is a universal language."

"Perseverance is the key to success."

"Don't give up on what you believe in."

"I've been through worse."

"You learn to live with the pain."