"The possible has been tried and failed. Now it's time to try the impossible."
"Freedom of Speech is Freedom of Music."
Source: Sun Ra, Hartmut Geerken (2005). “The Immeasurable Equation: The Collected Poetry and Prose”, p.250, BoD – Books on Demand
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Sun Ra
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Sun Ra was a pioneering jazz musician and philosopher known for his cosmic philosophy and innovative music that challenged societal norms.
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