About This Quote
If you want to make a meaningful impact in the world, you don’t need to picket and protest. You can begin writing songs, poems, and lyrics that capture the spirit of your message and help bring it to life for others. By making a song that is more than just words on a page, you are helping your cause spread far and wide.
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