Things like, people saying the new album would debut at number one on the Billboard Charts in the U.S. and I said, "No it's gonna be number Three." Because Number 3 is a very powerful number on the album. It's repeated quite often. Then it did chart an Number 3. Was it a coincidence you decide. If your in touch with your subconscious, you can really use it to your advantage
Marilyn MansonSometimes hate is not enough to turn this all to ashes, together as one and against all others, break all of their wings to make sure it crashes.
Marilyn MansonThat becomes the revolution, to be idealistic enough that you think you can change the world, and what you find is you can't change anything but yourself.
Marilyn MansonYou can't force someone to see the truth, just like you can't force a blind man to see.
Marilyn MansonIf you want to find out who your real friends are, sink the ship. The first ones to jump aren't your friends.
Marilyn MansonI chose not to jump into the media frenzy and defend myself, though I was begged to be on every single TV show in existence. They want to blame entertainment? Isn't religion the first real entertainment? People dress up in costumes, sing songs and dedicate themselves in eternal fandom.
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