Cat Stevens

Singer-songwriter

Cat Stevens is a British singer-songwriter known for his soulful music and profound lyrics that explore themes of love, freedom, and spirituality.

Born
July 21, 1947
Quotes
127
Rank
#4592

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"Knowledge is a thing you can carry around with you, but you may not apply it. Some knowledge is indiscriminate, and it can be damaging. I recently found a wonderful definition of wisdom: It is that thing which results in the maximum good and the least harm."

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"We need kids to remind us of how incredible this world is. People are increasingly losing their childhoods too soon, and that's a danger. There's a prophesy somewhere that at a certain point in history, children will be gray. It's weird to think about, but it's possible."

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"Being more mature now, I've managed to make peace with my past, as it's making peace with me. Certainly there's a mutual gain for reflecting on both phases of my life, and although I consider the here and now perhaps to be more important, there are still many people who appreciate my past ephemeral stages and the lessons they represent."

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"The words of the songs speak for themselves."

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"I listen to the wind, the wind of my soul."

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"Vanity is the most dangerous thing about fame."

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"Can't keep it in, Gotta let it out."

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