My goal has not ever been to change minds, my goal is to open minds.

You learn a lot when you're barefoot. The first thing is every step you take is different.

All the freaky people make the beauty of the world.

We can bomb the world to pieces, but we can't bomb it into peace.

When many little people in many little places do many little things, then the whole world changes.

The music industry has been hijacked by corporate interests, but the way music affects people and resonates with them hasn't changed.

Be as radiant as the sun, as healing as the rain, as generous as a tree.

Life is too short to make just one decision, Music's too loud for just one station, Love is too big for just one nation, AND GOD IS TOO BIG FOR JUST ONE RELIGION...

I don't know if music can change the world overnight but I know that music can help someone make it through a difficult night.

Don't settle for something that's not great. Don't feel like having a relationship that is not serving your needs is more important than having a relationship with yourself.

Every single soul is a poem.

With a well-organized life, you have a higher chance of success and excellence in your area of calling and whatever you find yourself doing.

I would love to be erased from our association with Pearl Jam or the Nymphs and other first time offenders.

As it stands there is a very strong argument that as the book trade becomes increasingly corporate it's our literary heritage that is at risk - a vital part of our culture.

I learned that you can't have any expectations with life. You never know what's going to happen.

Must I remind you that a chain is no stronger than its weakest link?

In the immemorial style of young men under pressure, they decided to lie down for a while and waste time.

Every raindrop that falls is accompanied by an angel, for even a raindrop is a manifestation of being.

The root of war is fear.

I think one of the reasons that I love the fans that have stuck around, because I really enjoy writing different kinds of songs. I don't know if I write them well or not, but I can write them.

Spring passes and one remembers one's innocence.