As much as I try, when I open my mouth, Lena comes out, And I get so mad. Lena Horne lenamadmouth Change image and share on social
Malcolm X raised my consciousness about myself and my people and other people more than any person I know. I knew him before he became Malcolm X. Lena Horne consciousnessknowmalcolm Change image and share on social
I'm not alone, I'm free. I no longer have to be a credit, I don't have to be a symbol to anybody; I don't have to be a first to anybody. Lena Horne creditfreelong Change image and share on social
It's so nice to get flowers while you can still smell the fragrance. Lena Horne flowerfragrancenice Change image and share on social
I told them I belong to the same organizations and clubs Mrs. Roosevelt belongs to, but with a few brave exceptions, I was still unable to do films or television for the next seven years. Lena Horne belongbraveclub Change image and share on social
I was lucky, as many of my generation was, in having a man like Dr. King in our lives. He came at a time that we needed to take a long look at each other and see how similar we were. Lena Horne generationkinglive Change image and share on social
I don't have to be an imitation of a white woman that Hollywood sort of hoped I'd become. I'm me, and I'm like nobody else. Lena Horne hollywoodhopeimitation Change image and share on social
Always be smarter than the people who hire you. Lena Horne hirepeoplesmart Change image and share on social
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 angrybigexert Change image and share on social
