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Anti-war2 quotes
War!
What is it good for?
Absolutely nothing. — Edwin Starr · 1970Father, father
We don't need to escalate
You see, war is not the answer
For only love can conquer hate. — Marvin Gaye · 1971American states1 quote
Georgia, Georgia, no peace I find,
Just an old sweet song keeps Georgia on my mind. — Ray Charles · 1960Black pride1 quote
Say it loud: "I'm Black and I'm Proud."
Some people say we've got a lot of malice,
Some say it's a lot of nerve.
But I say we won't quit moving
Until we get what we deserve. — James Brown · 1968Georgia1 quote
Georgia, Georgia, no peace I find,
Just an old sweet song keeps Georgia on my mind. — Ray Charles · 1960Optimism1 quote
Ooh, child, things are gonna get easier
Ooh child, things'll get brighter. — The Five Stairsteps · 1970Progress1 quote
Ooh, child, things are gonna get easier
Ooh child, things'll get brighter. — The Five Stairsteps · 1970Social progress1 quote
Ooh, child, things are gonna get easier
Ooh child, things'll get brighter. — The Five Stairsteps · 1970Things get better1 quote
Ooh, child, things are gonna get easier
Ooh child, things'll get brighter. — The Five Stairsteps · 1970Vietnam War1 quote
Father, father
We don't need to escalate
You see, war is not the answer
For only love can conquer hate. — Marvin Gaye · 1971War1 quote
War!
What is it good for?
Absolutely nothing. — Edwin Starr · 1970