There is something about participating; it is almost my religion. If the world is still here in 100 years, people will know the importance of participating, not just being spectators. Millions of small groups around the world, that don't necessarily all agree with one another, are made up of people who are not just sitting back waiting for someone to do things for them. No one can prove anything, but of course if I didn't believe it had some kind of power, I wouldn't be trying to do it.
Pete SeegerMany Americans knew their lives and their souls were being struggled for, and they fought for it. And I felt I should carry on.
Pete SeegerWork in nightclubs was interesting. There were interesting people and places, but by and large, the commercial music experience.
Pete Seeger