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Phil Ochs [1940-1976] American

Rank: 102
Musician, Singer-songwriter

Philip David "Phil" Ochs was an American protest singer and songwriter who was known for his sharp wit, sardonic humor, earnest humanism, political activism, insightful and alliterative lyrics, and distinctive voice.

Art, Poetry, Religion, Society

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Even though you can't expect to defeat the absurdity of the world, you must make the attempt. That's morality, that's religion, that's art, that's life.	Art, Religion	101
There is an urgent need for Americans to look deeply into themselves and their actions, and musical poetry is perhaps the most effective mirror available. Every newspaper headline is a potential song.	Poetry	102
The fortunes of the entire world may well ride on the ability of young Americans to face the responsibilities of an old America gone mad.		103
When they show the destruction of society on color TV, I want to be able to look out over Los Angeles and make sure they get it right.	Society	104
Does defending liberalism leave you friendless and perhaps wondering about your breath?		105
Step outside the guidelines of the official umpires and make your own rules and your own reality.		106
It is wrong to expect a reward for your struggles. The reward is the act of struggle itself, not what you win.		107
Leaving America is like losing twenty pounds and finding a new girlfriend.		108
And if there's any hope for America, it lies in a revolution, and if there's any hope for a revolution in America, it lies in getting Elvis Presley to become Che Guevara.		109
In such ugly times, the only true protest is beauty.		110
God isn't dead - he's just missing in action.		111
The final story, the final chapter of western man, I believe, lies in Los Angeles.		112

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