Paul Simon Quotes, born Paul Frederic Simon on October 13, 1941, in Newark, New Jersey, is an American singer-songwriter, musician, and actor whose career spans over six decades.
Renowned as one-half of the folk-rock duo Simon & Garfunkel, with hits like “The Sound of Silence” and “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” Simon also achieved acclaim as a solo artist with albums like Graceland (1986), blending pop, folk, and world music.
A 16-time Grammy winner, his introspective lyrics explore love, identity, and human connection. These 15 quotes—sourced from his songs, interviews, and public statements—reflect his profound insights on music, life, creativity, and resilience, capturing his poetic genius and enduring influence.
15 Paul Simon Quotes
- “Music is forever; music should grow and mature with you, following you right on up until you die.”
- “And in the naked light I saw ten thousand people, maybe more, people talking without speaking.” (Song, “The Sound of Silence,” Sounds of Silence, 1966)
- “When I think back on all the crap I learned in high school, it’s a wonder I can think at all.” (Song, “Kodachrome,” There Goes Rhymin’ Simon, 1973)
- “I’ve got nothing to do today but smile.” (Song, “The Only Living Boy in New York,” Bridge Over Troubled Water, 1970)
- “The words of the prophets are written on the subway walls and tenement halls.” (Song, “The Sound of Silence,” Sounds of Silence, 1966)
- “You have to learn how to fall before you learn how to fly.”
- “I am just a poor boy, though my story’s seldom told.” (Song, “The Boxer,” Bridge Over Troubled Water, 1970)
- “Improvisation is too good to leave to chance.”
- “Like a bridge over troubled water, I will lay me down.” (Song, “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” Bridge Over Troubled Water, 1970)
- “Every generation throws a hero up the pop charts.” (Song, “The Boy in the Bubble,” Graceland, 1986)
- “I learned that the act of writing itself is where the magic happens, not just in the finished product.”
- “Still crazy after all these years.” (Song, “Still Crazy After All These Years,” Still Crazy After All These Years, 1975)
- “Faith is an island in the setting sun, but proof is the bottom line for everyone.” (Song, “Proof,” The Rhythm of the Saints, 1990)
- “I don’t think you ever outgrow the need to create; it’s part of being human.”
- “You can call me Al, a man walks down the street, he says, ‘Why am I soft in the middle now?’” (Song, “You Can Call Me Al,” Graceland, 1986)
Paul Simon’s quotes are a poetic blend of introspection, wit, and timeless wisdom, inviting listeners to find meaning in life’s complexities. Which one resonates with you? Drop it in the comments and keep his folk-rock legacy alive!
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