"They say that patriotism is the last refuge to which a scoundrel clings steal a little and they throw you in jail. Steal a lot and then they make you king."

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Source: Bob Dylan (2017). “Lyrics 1961 - 2012: Nouvelle édition augmentée”, p.349, Fayard

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Bob Dylan

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Bob Dylan is an iconic American singer-songwriter known for his profound lyrics that explore themes of freedom and identity, particularly in songs like 'Blowin' in the Wind'.

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