Billy Bragg Quotes

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Our enemy really isn't capitalism, it's cynicism. That's one the things I learned from Woody (Guthrie)... Not to be cynical... That cynicism... It destroys you, it rots you away from the inside. So that sense of optimism and humanity... which 20 years ago I would have called socialism but now I'll call compassion... You know, that idea is still out there and alive and if you can plug into that and encourage that it makes it all worth while.

Billy Bragg
You can be active with the activists or sleep in with the sleepers while you're waiting for the Great Leap Forwards.

Billy Bragg
If there is a single trait in our character that has historically set us apart from other nations, it is our determination to limit the authority of those who rule over us.

Billy Bragg
Just because you're gay, I won't turn you away. If you stick around, I'm sure we can find some common ground.

Billy Bragg
Freedom is merely privilege extended, unless enjoyed by one and all.

Billy Bragg
A patriot is someone who cares what happens in their country.

Billy Bragg
Money maketh man a tory, don't fire that assumption at me, I like toast as much as anyone but not for breakfast, dinner and tea

Billy Bragg
Don't saddle me with your ideals, and spare me all your guilt. For a poet with all the answers, has never yet been built.

Billy Bragg
Mixing pop and politics he asks me what the use is / I offer him embarrassment and my usual excuses.

Billy Bragg
I'm celebrating my love for you with a pint of beer and a new tattoo

Billy Bragg