Nobody stopped thinking about those psychedelic experiences. Once youve been to some of those places, you think, How can I get back there again but make it a little easier on myself? – Jerry Garcia
If we had any nerve at all, if we had any real balls as a society, or whatever you need, whatever quality you need, real character, we would make an effort to really address the wrongs in this society, righteously. – Jerry Garcia
But hey, when you live in Watts, you need a little smack to get by, you know what I mean? You need something soft and comfortable in your life, cause youre not going to get it from whats around you. And society isnt going to give it to you. – Jerry Garcia
Im not trying to clock scores in this lifetime, its just that things are better now than they were like five, ten years ago. Music has gotten a lot better. Theres a lot of people who are committed to – soulfully. – Jerry Garcia
If you think dope is for kicks and for thrills, youre out of your mind. There are more kicks to be had in a good case of paralytic polio or by living in an iron lung. If you think you need stuff to play music or sing, youre crazy. It can fix you so you cant play nothing or sing nothing. – Billie Holiday