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“It is wrong to expect a reward for your struggles. The reward is the act of struggle itself, not what you win.”

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Phil Ochs
Phil Ochs

Phil Ochs was an influential American folk singer and songwriter, born on December 19, 1940, and passed away on April 9, 1976. Known for his profound social and political commentary, he was one of the key figures in American folk music during the 1960s. more

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