Throughout my life I have cared as deeply about the songs of all peoples as I have about the rights of all peoples.
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All too often arrogance accompanies strength, and we must never assume that justice is on the side of the strong. The use of power must always be accompanied by moral choice.Theodore Bikel
In my world, history comes down to language and art. No one cares much about what battles were fought, who won them and who lost them - unless there is a painting, a play, a song or a poem that speaks of the event.
Theodore Bikel
After the advent of the written word, the masses who could not - or were not permitted to - read, were given sermons by the few who could.
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If I have one vanity wish, it would be to direct. It's the only thing I haven't done yet that I would like to.
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We live in a world of guns, bombs and terror. To conquer hate seems a nigh-impossible task.
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The play is always fresh to me. It's not the audience's fault that I've said the words before.
Theodore Bikel
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