Quote by Pete Seeger

Songs are funny things. They can slip across borders. Proliferate in prisons. Penetrate hard shells. I always believed that the right song at the right moment could change history.

Songs are funny things. They can slip across borders. Prolif

Summary

This quote highlights the power and universality of music. It conveys how songs have the ability to transcend boundaries, both physical and metaphorical. The quote suggests that songs have the ability to reach unexpected places, even in the most restricted environments such as prisons, and can impact individuals deeply, breaking through their defenses and inspiring change. The belief in the transformative potential of music is emphasized, as it suggests that the perfect song, when heard at the right time and in the right context, has the capacity to shape and redefine history.

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By Pete Seeger

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