Paul Simon – 10 Quotes

10 Quotes by Paul Simon

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

– Paul Simon

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

– Paul Simon

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

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

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

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

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

– Paul Simon

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

– Paul Simon

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

– Paul Simon

Without Arthur’s voice, I never would have enjoyed that success.

– Paul Simon