870 Quotes by Patti Smith

For I desired, as Youth does, to be taken by the hand and hurled into the world.

I've always believed in having a sense of balance and stealth.

You're not a rock n' roll person four hours a day or even when you're on stage. It's become the rhythm of your whole life.

My sunglasses are like my guitar.

Your soul was like a network of spittle.

It was no hardship to me to spend long hours reading and writing.

I liked being on stage, I just didn't like the theatrical aspect of being in front of people.

I have loved books all my life. There is nothing more beautiful in our material world than the book.

Hey sister, you're just moving too fast, you're screwing up the quota.