Quotes by

Emilio Estevez

In making certain things easier for people, technology has actually demotivated people from using their brains. We have all these devices that keep us connected, and yet were more disconnected than ever before. Why is that? – Emilio Estevez

Im not a Luddite, but Im outside more than Im on my computer. We have a micro-farm – its a step up from a garden. We have a pretty extensive vineyard. We grow about 60 percent of our own food, make our own wine, have chickens for eggs. – Emilio Estevez

I probably grow half my food. Its a good way to keep perspective. – Emilio Estevez

Im a wonderful disaster. So are you. Were all a mess. Were in this culture that says take this pill and youll be happy, go on this diet and youll be thinner, have your teeth whitened, people will love you more. – Emilio Estevez

Weve lost touch and allowed technology to take precedence over organic nature. But lets not forget that those microchips in our computers came from elements of the earth. – Emilio Estevez

There is a part of me that still wants to go out and grab a backpack and unplug – not take a cellphone or even a camera and just get out there and experience the world and travel. I have yet to do that, but someday I hope. – Emilio Estevez

Film is an illusion. Fame is ephemeral. Faith and family are what endure. – Emilio Estevez

I believe the death of Bobby Kennedy was in many ways the death of decency in America. I think it was the death of manners and formality, the death of poetry and the death of a dream. – Emilio Estevez

If only media people would stop reaching for the low-hanging fruit, which is cynicism and pessimism, and stopped trying so hard to be hip and cool and have a swagger. – Emilio Estevez