Quotes by

Mick Jagger

People have this obsession. They want you to be like you were in 1969. They want you to, because otherwise their youth goes with you. Its very selfish, but its understandable. – Mick Jagger

Id rather be dead than singing Satisfaction when Im forty-five. – Mick Jagger

People love talking about when they were young and heard Honky Tonk Women for the first time. Its quite a heavy load to carry on your shoulders, the memories of so many people. – Mick Jagger

The elusive nature of love… it can be such a fleeting thing. You see it there and its just fluttering and its gone. – Mick Jagger

I must be careful not to get trapped in the past. Thats why I tend to forget my songs. – Mick Jagger

I came into music just because I wanted the bread. Its true. I looked around and this seemed like the only way I was going to get the kind of bread I wanted. – Mick Jagger

You wake up in the morning and you look at your old spoon, and you say to yourself, Mick, its time to get yourself a new spoon. And you do. – Mick Jagger

The past is a great place and I dont want to erase it or to regret it, but I dont want to be its prisoner either. – Mick Jagger

I am conservative with a small c. Its possible to be conservative in fiscal policy, and tolerant on moral issues or questions of freedom of expression. – Mick Jagger

I dont really count myself as a very sophisticated businessperson. Im a creative artist. All I know from business Ive picked up along the way. – Mick Jagger

Patriotism is an instant reaction that fades away when the war starts. – Mick Jagger

Anarchy is the only slight glimmer of hope. – Mick Jagger

Lose your dreams and you might lose your mind. – Mick Jagger

I never really studied business in school. I kind of wish I had, but how boring is that? – Mick Jagger

Thank you for leaving us alone but giving us enough attention to boost our egos. – Mick Jagger

I believe we should encourage children to sing and play instruments from an early age. – Mick Jagger

It’s all right letting yourself go, as long as you can get yourself back. – Mick Jagger