As hard as it is, as ghetto as it is, hip-hop is pop music. It's the sound of music getting out of the ghetto, while rock is looking for a ghetto.

Feelings are much stronger than thoughts. We are all led by instinct, and our intellect catches up later

In general people put too much faith in the rich, the famous, the politicians, and not enough faith in themselves.

I do see the good in people, but I also see the bad --- I see it in myself. I know what I'm capable of. Good and bad. It's very imnportant that we make that clear. Just because I often find a way around the darkness doesn't mean tjat I don't know it's there. (Bono)

The French are so into themselves that they don't even notice you.

Rock stars are good at making noise.

Distance does not decide who is your brother and who is not. The church is going to have to become the conscience of the free market if it's to have any meaning in this world - and stop being its apologist.