Long live teachers of children, because they can show children how they can save the world.
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According to my definition of God, I'm not an atheist. Because I think God is everything. Whenever I open my eyes, I'm looking at God. Whenever I'm listening to something, I'm listening to God.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses a view that perceives God as an omnipresent force within the entirety of existence.
Pete Seeger's quote suggests a unique interpretation of God, viewing the divine as a manifestation in all aspects of life and nature. Instead of a traditional concept of God, he sees divinity in the everyday experiences of seeing and hearing, implying that every moment and element of our existence is intertwined with the essence of God, making atheism incompatible with his understanding.
Themes
GodExistencePhilosophyDivinityNature
In practice
Example use cases
During a spiritual retreat, one might use this quote to inspire participants to find divinity in their surroundings.
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All quotes →Songs are funny things. They can slip across borders. Proliferate in prisons. Penetrate hard shells. I always believed that the right song at the right moment could change history.
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Well, normally I’m against big things. I think the world is going to be saved by millions of small things. Too many things can go wrong when they get big.” — Pete Seeger (on how he felt about attending his big 90th birthday bash last year)
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I’ve never sung anywhere without giving the people listening to me a chance to join in - as a kid, as a lefty, as a man touring the U.S.A. and the world, as an oldster. I guess it’s kind of a religion with me. Participation. That’s what’s going to save the human race.
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I write a song because I want to. I think the moment you start writing it to make money, you're starting to kill yourself artistically.
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Do-so is more important than say-so.
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