In a few lines of poetry he captured one of the great contradictions of the world the heroism of people doing something, even knowing it was a crazy something. And he showed how the establishment has used music for thousands of years to support its way of thinking.
More Quotes from Pete Seeger:
Songs wont save the planet, but neither will books or speeches. Songs are sneaky things they can slip across borders.Pete Seeger
Historically, I believe I was correct in refusing to answer their questions.
Pete Seeger
I have sung for Americans of every political persuasion, and I am proud that I never refuse to sing to an audience, no matter what religion or color of their skin, or situation in life.
Pete Seeger
I feel that my whole life is a contribution.
Pete Seeger
One of the things I'm most proud of about my country is the fact that we did lick McCarthyism back in the fifties.
Pete Seeger
Again, I say I will be glad to tell what songs I have ever sung, because singing is my business.
Pete Seeger
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