I think that fear comes about when there's things in the world that we want to change, things we're scared or angry about, and we can't change them, and so we become fearful; we develop anxiety. Michael Franti angryanxietychange Change image and share on social
My parents said sticks and stones will break your bones but names will never hurt you. But I always felt a sense of exhilaration after a fight; it was the names that really hurt me. Michael Franti bonebreakexhilaration Change image and share on social
No life's worth more than any other, no sister worth less than any brother. Michael Franti brotherlifesister Change image and share on social
The world can't have a global solution to climate change with U.S. action alone; and the world can't have a global solution without U.S. action. Michael Franti actionchangeclimate Change image and share on social
My house was filled with music. We had a piano, and my brothers and sisters played instruments. Even though I was around it, I played basketball. Michael Franti basketballbrotherfill Change image and share on social
Music gives us new energy and a stronger sense of purpose. Michael Franti energymusicpurpose Change image and share on social
People worry that gas prices are high and how they are affecting their pocket book. But they want to know about renewable energy. People are really starting to question things, and that's made people look to the future in a positive way. Michael Franti affectbookenergy share on social
All the freaky people make the beauty of the world. Michael Franti beautyfreakymake Change image and share on social
Johnny Cash was a rebel, not only just in the musical sense, but he was somebody who was for the people, and an advocate for labor, for workers, for prisoners, people who have been trapped by the criminal justice system. Michael Franti advocatecashcriminal share on social
We would play songs live on stage, and then we'd watch their reaction we were receiving immediately, if people were dancing and singing along. If they weren't, then we'd go into the dressing rooms of the different NBA teams that we were playing in their arenas, and we'd change the songs right there. Michael Franti arenachangedance share on social