870 Quotes by Patti Smith

I wasn't thinking so much of music. I wasnt thinking so much of perfection or stardom or any of that stuff.

First of all, anybody who has lasted 30 and went through the 60's is really a survivor.

I like making records right now 'cause I can express myself that way in a very immediate, physical sense. You can always write a book, but you can't always do a rock 'n' roll record that's gonna work.

The people have the power to redeem the work of fools. Upon the meek the graces shower, it's decreed the people rule.

My siblings were a bit younger than me, and I was always entertaining them and making up stories.

My son and daughter lost their father quite young, so we keep him present with us. It's just a daily practice.

I don't know why, the very first word on my very first record is 'Jesus.' I still invoke him as an entity to reckon with.

I felt alien my whole life, but I didn't feel alien because of my gender. Other people made me aware of my gender.

I'm a total failure at housewifery. I always have been, 'cause I daydream too much. If I start doing the dishes at one in the afternoon, I'll still be there at six in the evening.