Quote by Phil Ochs

And if there's any hope for America, it lies in a revolution, and if there's any hope for a revolution in America, it lies in getting Elvis Presley to become Che Guevara.

And if there's any hope for America, it lies in a revolution

Summary

This quote suggests that the potential for positive change in America rests in a revolution, and that the success of such a revolution relies on iconic figures like Elvis Presley transforming themselves into symbols of resistance and revolution, akin to the famed revolutionary Che Guevara. The idea behind this statement may be to highlight the need for influential figures to inspire and mobilize society towards collective action and societal transformation.

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By Phil Ochs

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