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“Authority is supposedly grounded in wisdom, but I could see from a very early age that authority was only a system of control and it didn't have any inherent wisdom. I quickly realised that you either became a power or you were crushed”

Quote by Joe Strummer

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Joe Strummer, born John Graham Mellor, was a British musician renowned for his role as lead singer and guitarist for the band The Clash. His musical style combined punk, rock, and reggae elements, profoundly influencing music for generations to come. more

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