341 Quotes by Conor Oberst

I think that hip-hop is more of an individual effort. That means you’re an artist from the streets, they expect you to rap about the streets, because that’s what happens there.

There’s a lot of optimism in changing scenery, in seeing what’s down the road.

On good days, I can see the inherent goodness in people, and that human beings have a high capacity to learn and adapt. But things like the environment, nuclear weapons and ideas like peak oil – if you think about them too much, they can really freak you out.

Art is essentially communication. It doesn’t exist in a vacuum. That’s why people make art, so other people can relate to it.

In a coma, you don’t dream, you just hope that someone sits with you.

When I was younger, I was somewhat of an idealist. I guess I’m a little bit more of a realist now. I think there’s a lot that can be done to make the world a better place, but it’s more about choosing your battles.

I drink to stay warm, and to kill selected memories.

I started to sink like the moon tends to do if you stare at it too long Then you blink and it’s gone.

Screaming is bad for the voice, but it’s good for the heart.