Some of my ancestors were religious dissenters who came to America over three hundred years ago. Others were abolitionists in New England in the eighteen forties and fifties. Pete Seeger abolitionistagoamerica Change image and share on social
Historically, I believe I was correct in refusing to answer their questions. Pete Seeger answercorrecthistorically Change image and share on social
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. Pete Seeger catholicchurchcountry Change image and share on social
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. Pete Seeger cryeditorialgood Change image and share on social
Education is when you read the fine print. Experience is what you get if you don't. Pete Seeger educationexperiencefine Change image and share on social
Again, I say I will be glad to tell what songs I have ever sung, because singing is my business. Pete Seeger businessgladsing Change image and share on social
It's a very important thing to learn to talk to people you disagree with. Pete Seeger disagreeimportantlearn Change image and share on social
I have sung for Americans of every political persuasion, and I am proud that I never refuse to sing to an audience, no matter what religion or color of their skin, or situation in life. Pete Seeger americanaudiencecolor Change image and share on social
Songs won't save the planet, but neither will books or speeches. Pete Seeger bookplanetsave Change image and share on social