As long as you have capital punishment there is no guarantee that innocent people won't be put to death. Paul Simon on death
Faith is an island in the setting sun, But proof is the bottom line for everyone. Paul Simon on faith
I would be willing to do almost anything to make Art happy. I care about our friendship. The only thing I won't do is change the essence of my work. Paul Simon on friendship
Having a track record to live up to and the history of successes had become a hindrance. It becomes harder to break out of what people expect you to do. Paul Simon on history
I don't consider myself to be a major talent, so the only solace I can take is to hope I'm growing. Paul Simon on hope
If you can get humor and seriousness at the same time, you've created a special little thing, and that's what I'm looking for, because if you get pompous, you lose everything. Paul Simon on humor
Music is forever music should grow and mature with you, following you right on up until you die. Paul Simon on music
My life so common it disappears and sometimes even music cannot substitute for tears. Paul Simon on music
There's something about the sound of a train that's very romantic and nostalgic and hopeful. Paul Simon on romantic
Without Arthur's voice, I never would have enjoyed that success. Paul Simon on success