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The first duty of a revolutionist is to get away with it. The second duty is to eat breakfast. I ain't going.
Abbie Hoffman
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Abbie Hoffman
Age: 52 †
Born: 1936
Born: November 30
Died: 1989
Died: April 12
Human Rights Activist
Peace Activist
Political Activist
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Worcester
Massachusetts
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..you just get stoned, get the ideas in your head and then do 'em. And don't bullshit. I mean that's the thing about doin' that guerrilla theatre. You be prepared to die to prove your point.
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The first duty of a revolutionary is to get away with it. The second duty is to eat breakfast. I ain't going.
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