Inspiration is hard to come by. You have to take it where you find it.

i been meek, and hard like an oak, i seen pretty people disappear like smoke. friends will arrive, friends will disappear. if you want me, honey baby, i'll be here.

Some times I think this whole world Is one big prison yeard Some of us are prisoners The rest of us are guards

I like spiritual songs. They struck me as truthful and serious. They brought me down to earth and they lifted me up all in the same moment.

We're constantly being bombarded by insulting and humiliating music, which people are making for you the way they make those Wonder Bread products. Just as food can be bad for your system, music can be bad for your spiritual and emotional feelings. It might taste good or clever, but in the long run, it's not going to do anything for you.

There are no truths outside the Gates of Eden.

Every cause that ever I fought, I fought it full without regret or shame.