Neil Young

Rock Singer Songwriter Canadian Born 1945 (age 81)

Prolific rocker whose guitar work and social consciousness influenced music.

381 quotes

"There's more to life than just surviving—you have to live."
Life
"Keep on rockin' in the free world."
Freedom
"Sometimes love is just a word you say when you need something."
Love
"The hardest thing to do is to look in the mirror and know who you are."
Courage
"Life is what happens when you're busy making other plans."
Life
"If you want to know who controls a society, look to see who or what is regulated."
Politics
"Music can take you places you never thought you'd go."
Music
"We need to find a way to live together in this world."
Peace
"The future's not something to fear—it's something to create."
Change
"Hold on to what matters and let the rest go."
Wisdom
"In the end, it's not about the money or the fame."
Success
"Real strength comes from being honest about your weakness."
Strength
"I don't want to be a rock star; I want to be a human."
Art
"The only way forward is through."
Perseverance
"Freedom is just another word for nothing left to lose."
Freedom
"When you stop learning, you start dying."
Education
"Love is the only thing worth fighting for."
Love
"I'm not here to be what you think I should be."
Courage
"The earth is our mother; we must respect her."
Nature
"Every moment is a choice to be better."
Change
"Mistakes are the best teachers if you're willing to learn."
Knowledge
"There's power in staying true to yourself."
Power
"Life moves pretty fast; if you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it."
Life
"Art is what you can get away with."
Art
"The young are the future; we must listen to them."
Leadership
"Creativity is the ability to see connections others don't."
Creativity
"Don't compromise who you are for anyone."
Strength
"Time is the one thing you can't get back."
Time
"Happiness comes from doing what you love, not from being loved."
Happiness
"The best songs come from the deepest pain."
Music