Basically, I think you need two things to get by in this world: a sense of humor and the ability to laugh when your ego is destroyed.

You get people talking about being worried about their art, and dances... their culture being wiped out or taken over, and yet these same people are taking advantage of their people to use them as cheap labour.

Everyone has troubles. Finding yourself in the same boat with everyone else is the first sign of spirituality.

Being famous is not the same as being important. A lot of important people aren't famous, and a lot of famous people aren't important.

Be serious. Folk songs are serious. That's what Pete Seeger told me. 'Arlo, I only wanna tell you one thing. Folk songs are serious.' And I said, 'Right.'

There are people all over the world who are willing to exploit others. You can't just point the finger at America

No Judgment = No Expectations: That's my motto.