Quotes About Activism

Spontaneous combustion of grassroots politics is the future.

One good song with a message can bring a point more deeply to more people than a thousand rallies.

Spirituality which inspires activism and, similarly, politics which move the spirit - which draw from the deep-seated place of our greatest longings for freedom - give meaning to our lives.

I never intend to adjust myself to the madness of militarism.

Every Iranian artist, in one form or another, is political. Politics have defined our lives.

You get involved in politics because politics are a weapon to use in the cause of Islam.

I don't even want to go to the Pride marches anymore. The politics have been removed almost entirely. They're just huge corporate showcases.

The soul of our politics is the commitment to ending domination.

I'm still batting away on my politics for the Labour Party. I'm much further to the left of them than I used to be, but that's because they've moved, not me.

Teenagers have a legitimate voice. We deserve to have a seat at the table and a place in the conversation. We're not exempt from politics and social movements; we're affected by them.

I was raised to speak out about politics and the world around me. I would do it whether I was in the public or not. It is the way I was taught. The American way

Maybe we should raise our voices, ask somebody why. But demonstrations are a drag, besides we're much too high.

Feminism catches fire when it draws upon its inherent spirituality. When it does not, it is just one more form of politics, and politics never fed our deepest hungers.

In politics women type the letters, lick the stamps, distribute the pamphlets and get out the vote. Men get elected.

What is a left-wing socialist but a Marxist without a gun?

My parents were political, so it's definitely in my bones. Wherever I am, I always seem to get involved with politics. I think, once it's in your bloodstream, it's always there. I love it.

I'm Iranian and no matter what I do, I'm dealing with politics because especially my music, that it's a music that talks about peace, love, unity.

I care about politics just like any other citizen. I'm against the war in Iraq, or any type of war.

Politics are always involved, even in my love songs.

If you come across an American artist right now who has no political opinions or is afraid of talking politics, be very concerned.

The NRA, with the fingers on the triggers when they kneel and pray.

I'm just a socialist at heart.

People like passion in politics.

As for being a voice in politics, I feel whether you are famous or not, busy or not, it's incumbent upon every citizen to participate in this government in any way we can.