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Quote by Peter Yarrow

“The songs worked as a different kind of rhetoric, one that could reach the fence-sitters.”

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Peter Yarrow, born on May 31, 1938, is a renowned singer. He was a member of the influential folk music group Peter, Paul and Mary, which gained widespread popularity in the 1960s and 1970s. Yarrow is known for his heartfelt singing and his active involvement in civil rights and anti-war movements. more

“We've lived through a time in which people have felt they could forge their own future and make a better world. We may not have achieved our dreams in the time frame that we once believed was realistic, but the magnitude of what is yet to be achieved only confirms the importance of our commitment. Knowing this, we can't stop now.”

People World May Dream Felt Knowing Commitment Importance Realistic Our Dreams Magnitude

Author:Peter Yarrow

“When people sing together, community is created. Together we rejoice, we celebrate, we mourn and we comfort each other. Through music, we reach each others hearts and souls. Music allows us to find a connection.”

People Heart Soul Together Community Comfort Connections Celebrate Rejoice Mourn Heart And Soul Music Soul

Author:Peter Yarrow

“We're all physical bodies, but basically everything we do is determined by what goes on in our heads. The only person who ever stops me from achieving something is me.”

Persons Body Achieve Goes On Determined Physical Body

Author:Barry Zito

“It would be great to just be able to ignore everything and pitch to a spot, to suppress the intellect and let the intuition take over.”

Would Be Able Intuition Intellect Spots

Author:Barry Zito