128 Quotes by Harry Dean Stanton

I'm big into Eastern concepts. The horror of life, the love of children, the whole phantasmagoria - it's all meaningless. Be still, and see what happens. All of life unfolds perfectly. You have to get beyond consciousness.

I'm tired of playing people who are complete washouts and bums. I don't mind waiting for the good ones to come along. It's like age. It's never bothered me. I've even forgot my birthday. Many times I've wondered if I should tell my real age, but now I think it's an honor, to be doing what I'm doing now at my age.

All organized religions are basically the same.

I would've preferred to blossom earlier in life.

I grew up Southern Baptist. In the Bible Belt.

I like to watch 'Paris, Texas,' but I have no desire to see it. I did it.

I am not into any religions. I have been mostly influenced by Eastern religions - Taoism, the essence of Hinduism and Buddhism. But my belief is not having any beliefs.

'Pretty In Pink' was a huge hit for me.

There is no answer. That's what Buddhism says. The Void, oblivion, no answer. To be in that state is an enlightened state.