576 Quotes by Leonard Cohen

A community is an alibi for the failure of individual love.

Avoid the flourish. Do not be afraid to be weak. Do not be ashamed to be tired. You look good when you’re tired. You look like you could go on forever. Now come into my arms. You are the image of my beauty .

Pay attention to the cracks, because that's where the light gets in.

Silence And a deeper silence When the crickets Hesitate

You have money, fame, youth, beauty, talent. That's a good start... for feeling good.

My interest in this pack of failures betrays my character.

I alwaysthought of myself as a competent, minor poet. I know who I'm up against.

You are locked into your suffering and your pleasures are the seal.

In My Secret Life" "I saw you this morning, you were moving so fast. Can't seem to loosen my grip On the past. And I miss you so much, there's no one in sight. And we're still making love In my secret life. I smile when I am angry, I cheat and I lie, I do what I have to do to get by, In my secret life.