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I suppose that by being absent from the music business, it appeared that I just dropped out, but really I never did. I was continuously working and doing various things. ↗

— Cat Stevens

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I've studied various schools of thought... I acknowledge that some Muslims consider music prohibited, but I've found a lot of evidence from the life of the Prophet to show that he allowed certainly, but even encouraged, music at certain times. ↗

— Cat Stevens

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In the early days I had a very black-and-white view of everything. I think that's kind of natural for anyone who's just embraced Islam - or any religion - as a convert. It was important for me to duck out of the fast and furious life I'd been living as a pop star. I was in a different mood. ↗

— Cat Stevens

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It was important for me to duck out of the fast and furious life I'd been living as a pop star. I was in a different mood. ↗

— Cat Stevens

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I am very patriotic and grew up in a house with football fans. ↗

— Rachel Stevens

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Patriotism is not short, frenzied outbursts of emotion, but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime. ↗

— Adlai E. Stevenson

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Patriotism is not a short and frenzied outburst of emotion but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime. ↗

— Adlai Stevenson

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I think the reaction to a World War II situation would be the same today as it was in 1942. Initially, people would question, but once patriotism got stirred up, the whole thing would gather momentum and we'd all pull together. ↗

— Parker Stevenson

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I don't think it's healthy to take yourself too seriously. ↗

— Payne Stewart

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Yes, I'm a patriotic person. For these people who disgrace the American way and burn our flag and do all of these things... I say, don't live here and disgrace my country. Go live in the Middle East and see how you like it. ↗

— Payne Stewart

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