Serious numbers will speak to us always.
PAUL SIMONIn the clearing stands the boxer, and a fighter by his trade. And he carries a reminder of every glove that laid him down, or cut him till he cried out in his anger and his shame “I am leaving! I am leaving” but the fighter still remains.
More Paul Simon Quotes
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These are the days of miracle and wonder.
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You want to be a writer, don’t know how or when? Find a quiet place, use a humble pen.
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I have my books and my poetry to protect me.
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Why am I so soft in the middle when the rest of my life is so hard?
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I feel I should try to reveal. When you hit it right, you produce an emotional response in the listener that can be cathartic. When you’re wrong, you’re soppy, sentimental.
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Anthony Heilbut has been a guide and a mentor to me. I know of no one who has the love and depth of knowledge of this extraordinary author.
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The trick is, as I know it, is to care like hell and not give a damn at the same time.
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It’s very helpful to start with something that’s true. If you start with something that’s false, you’re always covering your tracks. Something simple and true, that has a lot of possibilities, is a nice way to begin.
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And so you see I have come to doubt -All that I once held as true ~ I stand alone without beliefs -The only truth I know is you
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No one dare disturb the sound of silence.
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There are two sorts of people in the world: Those who listen and those who are thinking about what they are going to say next.
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Sail on silver girl Sail on by Your time has come to shine All your dreams are on their way See how they shine Oh, if you need a friend I’m sailing right behind.
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I don’t feel any pressure from fans. But I’m always in some kind of state of emotional turmoil. I would not describe myself as happy-go-lucky. That’s not to say that I’m not happy.
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All lies and jests, still a man hears what he wants to hear and disregards the rest.
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I want to rid my heart of envy, and cleanse my soul of rage before I’m through.
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