42 Quotes by Juan Gabriel

When I was 15, all I knew was that I had to be somebody and that I could be somebody. So I exploited the only thing I knew, which was singing and songwriting.

I was also surprised by the alacrity and dedication we devote to the damaging exercise of remembering, which after all brings nothing good and serves only to hinder our normal functioning, like those bags of sand athletes tie around their calves for training.

You don't ask about what can be seen.

As Juan Gabriel, music is my religion, and mariachi is my devotion. And my songs are my prayers.

American music has infiltrated the entire world enough as it is. Mexican music must be defended with vigilance.

I think I am an artist. I think I am Juan Gabriel, who has given so much with my songs.

There are times when I'm really happy and I write something really sad, and vice versa.

Everyone who gave me food, who took away my hunger, inspired me to compose. They told me their stories, and I had no other way to console them than with a piece of music, and that is how I learned. I did not resolve their problems with my songs, but I created a moment of release.

Money can be taken away from you, by the IRS or by pistol. That's why I always measure riches in terms of wisdom. No one can ever take from you what you know.