Every single time I step into the studio, I say, ‘Can I still do this? Do I still have it? Have I ever had it?’ I suppose there’s a good amount of self-loathing that goes into any form of artisanship.
BEN HARPERThey say time will make all this go away. But it’s time that has taken my tomorrows and turned them into yesterdays.
More Ben Harper Quotes
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Some things You have to let be lost Some battles, some battles You have to leave unfought. Then the truth just wastes away In all we dare not say. And in all we can’t explain But I faithfully remain.
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With so many people to love in my life, why do I worry about one?
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Make sure the fortune that you seek is the fortune that you need.
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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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Love for me is my North Star. It’s the highest form of grace. And I love that there’s different levels and different ways of showing it, and different representations of it. Whether it’s love shown to a stranger, love to a sibling, your child, your parents, your partner.
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Forever always seems to be around when it begins, but forever never seems to be around when it ends
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To go through this life and see it through – what it really is – and not be insane or addicted, is a minor miracle for anyone.
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Life’s the longest picture you’re ever gonna take.
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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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When it comes to partnership, some humans can make their lives alone – it’s possible. But creatively, it’s more like painting: you can’t just use the same colours in every painting. It’s just not an option.
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What enables me to believe in anything is hope.
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But I would never insult the people that love this music and I would never insult the blessing of music in my life and I would never insult myself by playing uninspired music.
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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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The lifetime we’ve left behind with strangers Promises and lies both have their dangers. I just can’t be wrong enough and I can’t hide for long enough So far away, but I still feel your pain.
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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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