Langston HughesThough you may hear me holler, And you may see me cry-- I'll be dogged, sweet baby, If you gonna see me die.
About This Quote
This quote by the legendary country music singer Johnny Cash has a very powerful message. The problem that Cash is addressing is that some people can't see past their own issues and that they will continue to do harm to others even when the person they are hurting tries to get help.
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- So since I'm still here livin', I guess I will live on. I could've died for love-- But for livin' I was born.
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