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Paul Simon

10 quotes

The quotes of Paul Simon have been shared, printed, and passed along for good reason. The range of their thinking — from Music to Success — speaks to an intellectual restlessness that shows in every quote. 10 of Paul Simon's sharpest quotes live here, spanning themes of Music, Success, Romantic, Humor, and Hope. To get a sense of their style, try: "Music is forever music should grow and mature with you, following you right on up until you die."

“Faith is an island in the setting sun, But proof is the bottom line for everyone.”

— Paul Simon

Faith

All Quotes by Paul Simon

“Faith is an island in the setting sun, But proof is the bottom line for everyone.”

— Paul Simon

Faith

“There's something about the sound of a train that's very romantic and nostalgic and hopeful.”

— Paul Simon

Romantic

“I don't consider myself to be a major talent, so the only solace I can take is to hope I'm growing.”

— Paul Simon

Hope

“Music is forever music should grow and mature with you, following you right on up until you die.”

— Paul Simon

Music

“If you can get humor and seriousness at the same time, you've created a special little thing, and that's what I'm looking for, because if you get pompous, you lose everything.”

— Paul Simon

Humor

“Having a track record to live up to and the history of successes had become a hindrance. It becomes harder to break out of what people expect you to do.”

— Paul Simon

History

“As long as you have capital punishment there is no guarantee that innocent people won't be put to death.”

— Paul Simon

Death

“My life so common it disappears and sometimes even music cannot substitute for tears.”

— Paul Simon

Music

“I would be willing to do almost anything to make Art happy. I care about our friendship. The only thing I won't do is change the essence of my work.”

— Paul Simon

Friendship

“Without Arthur's voice, I never would have enjoyed that success.”

— Paul Simon

Success