I never intended to make a living from music. That's the funny thing. I wanted to be a journalist. Pete Seeger More Quotes by Pete Seeger More Quotes From Pete Seeger There is something about participating; it is almost my religion. If the world is still here in 100 years, people will know the importance of participating, not just being spectators. Millions of small groups around the world, that don't necessarily all agree with one another, are made up of people who are not just sitting back waiting for someone to do things for them. No one can prove anything, but of course if I didn't believe it had some kind of power, I wouldn't be trying to do it. Pete Seeger believe people years RULERS should be careful about what songs are allowed to be sung. Pete Seeger be-careful should song Now somebody will ask me, Pete, how can you prove these songs really make a difference? And I have to confess I can't prove a darn thing, except that the people in power must think they do something, because they keep the songs off the air. Pete Seeger air song thinking It's been my belief that learning how to do something in your hometown is the most important thing. Pete Seeger hometown important belief We have more freedom of the press than any other country in a similar position. Even way back in the frightened '50s, Communists, for example, could publish their magazine. The KKK published their own books. But face it, the mass media is controlled by money. Pete Seeger media country book Anybody who wants to learn everything is pretty stupid. You learn what you can. Pete Seeger stupid want Plagiarism is basic to all culture Pete Seeger plagiarism culture I’ve found that festivals are a relatively painless way to meet people and make a few points that need making, without having to hit them over the head with too many speeches. Pete Seeger speech people needs The world will be saved by people fighting for their homes. Pete Seeger fighting home people To everything there is a season. Pete Seeger seasons Little boxes made of ticky-tacky, and they all look just the same. Pete Seeger tacky cities looks A song is like a picture of a bird in flight; the bird was moving before the picture was taken, and no doubt continued after. Pete Seeger taken song moving My dad, the old professor, used to say, 'Never get into an argument about what's folk music and what isn't.' Pete Seeger argument dad used I get up each morning, gather my wits, pick up the paper and read the obits. If I'm not there, I know I'm not dead, so I eat a good breakfast and go back to bed. Pete Seeger paper morning breakfast I think these are very improper questions for any American to be asked, especially under such compulsion as this. I would be very glad to tell you my life if you want to hear of it. Pete Seeger would-be want thinking Honest songs aren`t written for money. Pete Seeger honest music song All songwriters are links in a chain. Pete Seeger songwriters chains links The real meaning of courage was the personal sacrifice of Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King. Pete Seeger real kings courage A good song can only do good, and I am proud of the songs I have sung. I hope to be able to continue singing these songs for all who want to listen, Republicans, Democrats, and independents. Pete Seeger singing want song You have a right to your opinion and I've got a right to mine. Period. Pete Seeger mines opinion periods
