The first duty of a revolutionary is to get away with it. The second duty is to eat breakfast. I ain’t going.
ABBIE HOFFMANThe idea that media is there to educate us, or to inform us, is ridiculous because that’s about tenth or eleventh on their list.
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Peace is a very complicated concept. When the lion gobbles up the lamb and wipes his lips, then there’s peace. Well, I ain’t for that peace at all.
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Random political acts produce random political results. Why waste even a rock?
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I just want to do what has to be done so much. I’ll never understand why everyone else doesn’t feel this way.
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A revolution in consciousness is an empty high without a revolution in the distribution of power. We are not interested in the greening of Amerika except for the grass that will cover its grave.
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When I appear in the Chicago courtroom, I want to be tried not because I support the NLF – which I do – but because I have long hair.
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I learned one thing; you never do anything for fame or money. You only do things ’cause they’re fun or good. If you can combine the two at the same time, you can make a contribution to the world and have a lot of happiness.
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Structure is more important than content in the transmission of information.
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Hep is a very dangerous disease that can cause a number of permanent conditions, including death, which is extremely permanent.
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If you don’t have sex and you don’t do drugs, your rock ‘n’ roll better be awfully good.
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Free speech means the right to shout ‘theatre’ in a crowded fire.
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..you just get stoned, get the ideas in your head and then do ’em. And don’t bullshit. I mean that’s the thing about doin’ that guerrilla theatre. You be prepared to die to prove your point.
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A modern revolutionary group heads for the television station, not the factory. It concentrates its energy on infiltrating and changing the image system.
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There is absolutely no greater high than challenging the power structure as a nobody, giving it your all, and winning. I think I’ve learned that lesson twice now.
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The first duty of a revolutionist is to get away with it. The second duty is to eat breakfast. I ain’t going.
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Wouldn’t you want to be indicted by the govenment for a high crime? It’s a great thrill. It’s an honor. It’s a compliment. It’s fun. I’m enjoying every minute of it!
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