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We always hear about the rights of democracy, but the major responsibility of it is participation. ↗

— Wynton Marsalis

#always #democracy #hear #major #participation

It was Dr. King's tireless activism that fostered our modern way of relating to one another. ↗

— Wynton Marsalis

#another #dr #fostered #king #modern

Many a revolution started with the actions of a few. Only 56 men signed the Declaration of Independence. A few hanging together can lead a nation to change. ↗

— Wynton Marsalis

#change #declaration #few #hanging #independence

Only a few act - the rest of us reap the benefits of their risk. ↗

— Wynton Marsalis

#benefits #few #only #reap #rest

The nerves are a problem on trumpet, because when you mess up everyone can hear it. Just remember most people are too polite to say anything about it. That should calm your nerves. ↗

— Wynton Marsalis

#anything #because #calm #everyone #hear

The young very seldom lead anything in our country today. It's been quite some time since a younger generation pushed an older one to a higher standard. ↗

— Wynton Marsalis

#been #country #generation #higher #higher standard

Don't worry about what others say about your music. Pursue whatever you are hearing... but if everybody really hates your music maybe you could try some different approaches. ↗

— Wynton Marsalis

#approaches #could #different #everybody #hates

I wanted to make somebody feel like Coltrane made me feel, listening to it. ↗

— Wynton Marsalis

#feel #i #like #listening #made

I'm just not used to talking that much about myself. It feels strange. ↗

— Andrew Mason

#feels #i #just #much #myself

It takes courage to know when you ought to be afraid. ↗

— James A. Michener

#courage #know #ought #takes #you