Quote by Lawrence Ferlinghetti
We have to raise the consciousness the only way poets can change t

We have to raise the consciousness the only way poets can change the world is to raise the consciousness of the general populace. – Lawrence Ferlinghetti

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Constantly risking absurdity and death whenever he performs above the heads of his audience, the poet, like an acrobat, climbs on rhyme to a high wire of his own making. – Lawrence Ferlinghetti

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Freedom of speech is always under attack by Fascist mentality, which exists in all parts of the world, unfortunately. – Lawrence Ferlinghetti

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Never believe that a few caring people cant change the world. For, indeed, thats all who ever have. – Margaret Mead

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If we dont like what the Republicans do, we need to get in there and change it. – Medgar Evers

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Fame changes a lot of things, but it cant change a lightbulb. – Gilda Radner

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It is more rewarding to watch money change the world than watch it accumulate. – Gloria Steinem

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