The good news is at this point as I get older, the load has gotten heavier but my shoulders have gotten wider because I’ve gotten happier so it’s a damn good thing.
BEN HARPERTo go through this life and see it through – what it really is – and not be insane or addicted, is a minor miracle for anyone.
More Ben Harper Quotes
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I’m not going to do the Ben Harper house record or the Ben Harper drum ‘n’ bass record.
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Don’t be discouraged by writer’s block. Writer’s block just means you need to listen to other music.
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People who try to define their spirituality sometimes are annoying, ’cause the spirit is something you feel and let guide you and humbly respect.
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Sometimes it’s lightning in a bottle and you got the song. But oftentimes it shows up.
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These eyes weren’t made for crying, this love wasn’t made to waste. These arms weren’t made for battle, but to share in your embrace.
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Every man’s actions belong to him.
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The world awakens on the run And will soon be earning With hopes of better days to come It’s a morning yearning.
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People say, “How do you write songs?” I say, “Patience.” I may have a track that’s hot, but no words. I’ll just let it sit for years, because I know they’re going to meet. They’ll find it.
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My choice is what I choose to be.
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You can’t take the same photograph every time and live with art forms with no differences.
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I’ve never made a record that didn’t sound better than what was in my head – that’s sort of my rule.
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It was a huge deal, a huge musical discovery that became life lessons learned. You can’t return from having an experience like that. The Blind Boys are truly the deepest well of American musical heritage you can discover.
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If you don’t like my fire, then don’t come around. Cause I’m gonna burn one down.
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I refuse to make uninspired music.
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You look like gold. I’ve been fooled before, but now I know I’ve made the mistake in the past. But now I, now I know the difference from gold and brass.
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