Leonard Cohen

"In dreams the truth is learned that all good works are done in the absence of a caress."

"To every people the land is given on condition. Perceived or not, there is a Covenant, beyond the constitution, beyond sovereign guarantee, beyond the nation's sweetest dreams of itself."

"Let judges secretly despair of justice: their verdicts will be more acute. Let generals secretly despair of triumph killing will be defamed. Let priests secretly despair of faith: their compassion will be true."

"Music is the emotional life of most people."

"We used to play music for fun. Much more than now. Now nobody picks up a guitar unless they're paid for it."

"Poetry is just the evidence of life. If your life is burning well, poetry is just the ash."