Quote by Harry Belafonte

You can cage the singer but not the song.

You can cage the singer but not the song.

Summary

This quote suggests that one might have the power to control or suppress an individual, represented by the singer, but they cannot silence or restrain the power and impact of their ideas, represented by the song. It implies that even when someone tries to suppress or control someone's expression, their thoughts and ideas will continue to resonate and have an influence on others. It symbolizes the enduring nature of creativity and inspiration, which cannot be confined or contained by external forces.

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Censorship

By Harry Belafonte

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