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“Art can play a major role. I look at art as an alternative source of energy, the same way we might look at wind or solar or lithium batteries.”

Quote by Saul Williams

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Saul Williams is a prominent singer recognized for his distinctive vocal style and poetic lyrics. Born on February 29, 1972, he has made substantial contributions to the music industry with his soulful performances and innovative musical approaches. more

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“I think art can really serve to inspire a movement - and, of course, it has in the past. The Civil Rights movement wouldn't have the same resonance without the songs from everyone from Pete Seeger to Odetta to James Brown.”

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“Music has always pushed ahead social movements and can do much more than just dumb down a populace.”

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“I think it's misleading to think that art is only there for escapism, only there for our dreams of being rich and f - king whoever we wanna f - k.”

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“Art itself is underserved when we don't realize the power of it.”

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“The role that theater has placed in enhancing consciousness and moving systems ahead. I think of what South African theater meant for the apartheid movement, for example. I think of what music has meant for so many social movements across time.”

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“It's crazy when you see very little reflection between what's played on the radio and what people are talking about in the streets. It lets you know how far off we are from a real movement.”

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“I've never believed it's really so important that you conform to the ways of the system in order to beat the system. I think that the system follows a great deal.”

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“Half of the popcorn sh-t that's out there, we know it's popcorn. But we're like, "It's my guilty pleasure." I feel like we have more guilty pleasure than actual f - kin' pleasure.”

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“There's so much to be found in literature, especially if you don't have the money to travel or the means to get out of your neighborhood or get off work.”

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“You can travel through literature, and you can expand your mind through literature. It's so cheap to buy that kind of ticket.”

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