Lena Horne

In my early days I was a sepia Hedy Lamarr. Now I'm black and a woman, singing my own way.
Lena Horne

It's ill-becoming for an old broad to sing about how bad she wants it. But occasionally we do.
Lena Horne

You have to be taught to be second class; you're not born that way.
Lena Horne

Don't be afraid to feel as angry or as loving as you can, because when you feel nothing, it's just death.
Lena Horne

It's so nice to get flowers while you can still smell the fragrance.
Lena Horne

Always be smarter than the people who hire you.
Lena Horne

It's not the load that breaks you down, it's the way you carry it.
Lena Horne