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“Why these people who want to do so much good for everyone, who call themselves government and this and that, why them say you must not use the herb? You see, them say you must not use the herb because it makes you a rebel. Against what?”

Quote by Bob Marley

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Bob Marley, born on February 6, 1945 and died on May 11, 1981, was a renowned singer from Jamaica. His music combined reggae, rock, and soul, making him a representative figure of reggae music. Marley's works were filled with the pursuit of peace, love, and justice, influencing countless people around the world. more

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