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Mick Jagger

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Mick Jagger belongs to that rare category of people whose words are more famous than their biography. Their thinking spans from Business to Women, revealing a mind that refused to stay in one lane. 15 of Mick Jagger's sharpest quotes live here, spanning themes of Business, Women, War, Patriotism, and Nature. Start here and see if you agree: "Anarchy is the only slight glimmer of hope."

“The elusive nature of love... it can be such a fleeting thing. You see it there and it's just fluttering and it's gone.”

— Mick Jagger

Nature

All Quotes by Mick Jagger

“I am conservative with a small 'c.' It's possible to be conservative in fiscal policy, and tolerant on moral issues or questions of freedom of expression.”

— Mick Jagger

Freedom

“I must be careful not to get trapped in the past. That's why I tend to forget my songs.”

— Mick Jagger

Movingon

“You wake up in the morning and you look at your old spoon, and you say to yourself, 'Mick, it's time to get yourself a new spoon.' And you do.”

— Mick Jagger

Morning

“I came into music just because I wanted the bread. It's true. I looked around and this seemed like the only way I was going to get the kind of bread I wanted.”

— Mick Jagger

Music

“I never really studied business in school. I kind of wish I had, but how boring is that?”

— Mick Jagger

Business

“Thank you for leaving us alone but giving us enough attention to boost our egos.”

— Mick Jagger

Alone

“I believe we should encourage children to sing and play instruments from an early age.”

— Mick Jagger

Age

“The past is a great place and I don't want to erase it or to regret it, but I don't want to be its prisoner either.”

— Mick Jagger

Great

“People love talking about when they were young and heard Honky Tonk Women for the first time. It's quite a heavy load to carry on your shoulders, the memories of so many people.”

— Mick Jagger

Women

“I don't really count myself as a very sophisticated businessperson. I'm a creative artist. All I know from business I've picked up along the way.”

— Mick Jagger

Business

“The elusive nature of love... it can be such a fleeting thing. You see it there and it's just fluttering and it's gone.”

— Mick Jagger

Nature

“Patriotism is an instant reaction that fades away when the war starts.”

— Mick Jagger

Patriotism

“Lose your dreams and you might lose your mind.”

— Mick Jagger

Dreams

“Anarchy is the only slight glimmer of hope.”

— Mick Jagger

Hope