Mick Jagger quotes - page 2

Patriotism is an instant reaction that fades away when the war starts. (Mick Jagger)
A lot of times songs are very much of a moment, that you just encapsulate. They come to you, you write them, you feel good that day, or bad that day. View quote
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The new fashion is to talk about the most private parts of your life; other fashion is to repent of your excesses and to criticize the drugs that made you happy in the other times. View quote
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I have never wanted to give up performing on stage, but one day the tours will be over. View quote
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I haven't had the time to plan returning to the scene because I haven't left it. View quote
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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. View quote
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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. View quote
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The Spice Girl Victoria Beckham has just published the story of her life. I confess that it is not in my reading table. View quote
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People think they know you. They know the things about you that you have forgotten. View quote
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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. View quote
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People get very thoughtful when they are in cars. I no longer care for cars. I don't collect them. (Mick Jagger)
Yes, star-crossed in pleasure, the stream flows on by Yes, as we're sated in leisure, we watch it fly, yes And time waits for no one, and it won't wait for me... Hours are like diamonds, don't let them waste... Drink in your summer, gather your corn... The dreams of the nighttime will vanish by dawn. View quote
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I must be careful not to get trapped in the past. That's why I tend to forget my songs. View quote
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People have this obsession. They want you to be like you were in 1969. They want you to, because otherwise their youth goes with you. It's very selfish, but it's understandable. View quote
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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. View quote
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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. View quote
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Wild horses couldn't drag me away Wild, wild horses, we'll ride them some day... View quote
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When I'm 33, I quit. View quote
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I've managed to avoid tattoos so far. View quote
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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. View quote
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Childhood living is easy to do The things you wanted, I bought them for you Graceless lady, you know who I am You know I can't let you slide through my hands Wild horses couldn't drag me away Wild, wild horses, couldn't drag me away. (Mick Jagger)