6 Quotes & Sayings By Pete Seeger

Pete Seeger (born March 11, 1919) was an American folk singer and social activist. He became well known as a key figure in the revival of traditional folk music and for his advocacy of progressive causes and civil rights. He was an active participant in the civil rights movement and helped to organize anti-Vietnam War protests. He remained politically active until his death in 2014, at the age of 94.

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Well, normally I’m against big things. I think the world is going to be saved by millions of small things. Too many things can go wrong when they get big.” – Pete Seeger (on how he felt about attending his big 90th birthday bash last year) Pete Seeger
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Singing with children in the schools has been the most rewarding experience of my life. Pete Seeger
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The American Indians were Communists. They were. Every anthropologist will tell you they were Communists. No rich, no poor. If somebody needed something the community chipped in. Pete Seeger
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Do you know the difference between education and experience? Education is when you read the fine print experience is what you get when you don't. Pete Seeger
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Education is when you read the fine print. Experience is what you get if you don't. Pete Seeger