The Maestro says it's Mozart but it sounds like bubble gum when you're waiting for the miracle to come.
Leonard CohenRead
My dad would always ask, 'How's the money?' but I was never interested. Millions came and went, stolen by the robbers in the music industry. But as someone said, 'You'll never be poor as long as you can pick up a guitar.'
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes that true wealth lies in creativity and passion rather than material wealth.
Donovan reflects on his experiences in the music industry, highlighting that despite the financial challenges and opportunistic behavior in the industry, his love for music and the ability to create through his guitar made him feel rich in spirit. The underlying message is that artistic expression and personal fulfillment are ultimately more valuable than monetary success.
Themes
MusicWealthCreativityGuitarPassion
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech about pursuing one's dreams regardless of financial gain.
Similar quotes
I can't think of a greater guitar icon than someone who has the musical intellect to change what was there before and take music in another direction. That's a guitar hero for me.
Jimmy PageRead
There were musicians that influenced me, but they weren't all women. Teena Marie was a big influence because she wrote and produced her own music, which let me know that women could write and produce their own music, which was an empowering moment for me.
Queen LatifahRead
Audiophiles don't use their equipment to listen to your music. Audiophiles use your music to listen to their equipment.
Alan ParsonsRead
Rap will never be the same as before
EminemRead
You can go to Europe, and there's no turnin' back - any parts of Europe. Wherever you are, there is no stop and go for the blues. The blues go but it don't stop.
John Lee HookerRead