Artists are the radical voice of civilization.

The talents of an artist, small or large, are God-given... They are a sacred trust.

Yes, peace can and must be won, to save the world from the terrible destruction of World War III.

We must join with the tens of millions all over the world who see in peace our most sacred responsibility.

I did a long concert tour in England and Denmark and Sweden, and I also sang for the Soviet people, one of the finest musical audiences in the world.

I shall take my voice wherever there are those who want to hear the melody of freedom or the words that might inspire hope and courage in the face of fear. My weapons are peaceful, for it is only by peace that peace can be attained. The song of freedom must prevail.

The patter of their feet as they walk through Jim Crow barriers to attend school is the thunder of the marching men of Joshua, and the world rocks beneath their tread.