Quote by Lena Horne

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.

I'm not alone, I'm free. I no longer have to be a credit, I

Summary

This quote expresses a sense of liberation and independence. The speaker proclaims that they are not defined by others' opinions or expectations. They no longer strive to be recognized or praised by being the first or a symbol. By rejecting the need for validation or comparison, they have found freedom and autonomy, embracing their true self without the burden of external pressures.

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Alone

By Lena Horne

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