Top 10 Famous Quotes by Utah Phillips

Utah Phillips, born Bruce Duncan Phillips on May 15, 1935, was an American folk singer, storyteller, and labor activist. Renowned for his songs and stories about social justice and workers' rights, Phillips' notable works include "Moose Turd Pie" and "The Green Rolling Hills of West Virginia." He collaborated with artists like Ani DiFranco and founded the Joe Hill House of Hospitality for transients. An active member of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW), Phillips used his music and storytelling to advocate for the working class. He passed away on May 23, 2008, leaving a lasting legacy of activism and folk music.

Top 10 Famous Quotes by Utah Phillips 

1. "The long memory is the most radical idea in America."
— Utah Phillips

2. "You can't get rid of poverty by giving people money."
— Utah Phillips

3. "An injury to one is an injury to all."
— Utah Phillips

4. "Our employers control the political process, the legal system, the economy, and the media. Without our own voices, we are nothing."
— Utah Phillips

5. "The Earth is not dying, it is being killed, and those who are killing it have names and addresses."
— Utah Phillips

6. "If you don't change your direction, you may end up where you're heading."
— Utah Phillips

7. "Freedom is something you assume. Then you wait for someone to try to take it away. The degree to which you resist is the degree to which you are free."
— Utah Phillips

8. "The past didn’t go anywhere, did it? It’s right here, right now."
— Utah Phillips

9. "I will not let my schooling interfere with my education."
— Utah Phillips

10. "I’m here to change the world, and if I am not, I am probably wasting my time."
— Utah Phillips