“When I first started out, I thought it was enough to make an angry song that pointed out the problems of the world.” WorldFirstsEnoughProblemSongAngry Author:Michael Franti
“The main thing is to be myself. What I mean by that is, to be honest when called upon to express your feelings. The other thing is - maybe this should come first - to be a good listener. To close your mouth and to listen, and to be able to echo back what your partner says to you.” ShouldFirstsMeanFeelingsAbleHonestMouthsPartnersBeing HonestEchoesListenersGood Listener Author:Michael Franti
“If the first casualty of war is innocence, then perhaps with each bullet fired, bomb detonated, leader overthrown, wall built, economy destroyed and family member killed, we are not creating goodwill and harmony, but rather another child who believes violence is the only means to bring about change in the world.” IfsWorldFirstsBelieveMeanChildrenWarLeaderEconomyViolenceWallMembersCreatingBuiltHarmonyDestroyedInnocenceBombsBulletsGoodwillFamily MembersCasualties Author:Michael Franti
“The personal revolution is far more difficult, and is the first step in any revolution.” FirstsDifficultStepsRevolutionFirst Steps Author:Michael Franti
“You learn a lot when you're barefoot. The first thing is every step you take is different.” FirstsDifferentStepsSensibilityEvery StepBarefootEvery Step You Take Author:Michael Franti
