Ted Cruz (1970) American politician
2010s, Speech at the Republican National Convention (July 20, 2016)
“People have the power
To redeem the work of fools
Upon the meek the graces shower
It's decreed the people rule.”
People Have the Power, from Dream of Life (1988)
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To redeem the work of fools
Upon the meek the graces shower
It's decreed the people rule." by Patti Smith?
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American singer-songwriter, poet and visual artist 1946Related quotes
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