Michael Franti

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"Don't let mistakes be so monumental, don't let your love be so confidential, don't let your mind be so darn judgemental, and please let your heart be more influential. Be thankful for all that the spirit provides and be thankful for all that you see without eyes."

— Michael Franti

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"When many little people in many little places do many little things, then the whole world changes."

— Michael Franti

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"Be as radiant as the sun, as healing as the rain, as generous as a tree."

— Michael Franti

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"We can bomb the world to pieces, but we can't bomb it into peace."

— Michael Franti

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"Don't settle for something that's not great. Don't feel like having a relationship that is not serving your needs is more important than having a relationship with yourself."

— Michael Franti

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"If the first casualty of war is innocence, then perhaps with each bullet fired, bomb detonated, leader overthrown, wall built, economy destroyed and family member killed, we are not creating goodwill and harmony, but rather another child who believes violence is the only means to bring about change in the world."

— Michael Franti

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"Music is sunshine. Like sunshine, music is a powerful force that can instantly and almost chemically change your entire mood. Music gives us new energy and a stronger sense of purpose."

— Michael Franti

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"God is too big for just one religion."

— Michael Franti

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"Television, the drug of the nation, breeding ignorance and feeding radiation."

— Michael Franti