Even though you can't expect to defeat the absurdity of the world, you must make that attempt. That's morality, that's religion. That's art. That's life. -Phil Ochs

 

Even though you can't expect to defeat the absurdity of the world, you must make that attempt. That's morality, that's religion. That's art. That's life.


-Phil Ochs
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This quote is just one of 9 total Phil Ochs quotes in our collection. Phil Ochs is known for saying 'Even though you can't expect to defeat the absurdity of the world, you must make that attempt. That's morality, that's religion. That's art. That's life.' as well as some of the following quotes.

It is wrong to expect a reward for your struggles. The reward is the act of struggle itself, not what you win.

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God isn't dead-he's just missing in action.

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In such ugly times, the only true protest is beauty. -Phil Ochs
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When they show the destruction of society on color TV, I want to be able to look out over Los Angeles and make sure they get it right.

Phil Ochs
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Does defending liberalism leave you friendless and perhaps wondering about your breath?

Phil Ochs
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Even though you can't expect to defeat the absurdity of the world, you must make that attempt. That's morality, that's religion. That's art. That's life. -Phil Ochs
133

Step outside the guidelines of the official umpires and make your own rules and your own reality.

Phil Ochs
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