Top 39 Quotes by Pete Seeger

Historically, I believe I was correct in refusing to answer their questions.

I am saying voluntarily that I have sung for almost every religious group in the country, from Jewish and Catholic, and Presbyterian and Holy Rollers and Revival Churches, and I do this voluntarily.

I keep reminding people that an editorial in rhyme is not a song. A good song makes you laugh, it makes you cry, it makes you think.

I think these are very improper questions for any American to be asked, especially under such compulsion as this. I would be very glad to tell you my life if you want to hear of it.

Education is when you read the fine print. Experience is what you get if you don't.

I still call myself a communist, because communism is no more what Russia made of it than Christianity is what the churches make of it.

Again, I say I will be glad to tell what songs I have ever sung, because singing is my business.

It's a very important thing to learn to talk to people you disagree with.

Songs won't save the planet, but neither will books or speeches.