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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."

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“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

All Quotes by Paul Simon

“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

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

— Paul Simon

Music

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

— Paul Simon

Music

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

— Paul Simon

Success

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

— Paul Simon

Romantic

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

— Paul Simon

Faith

“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

“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

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

— Paul Simon

Death

“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