Quote by Eddie Vedder
Pretty much at all times music motivates me. How can I say this wi

Pretty much at all times music motivates me. How can I say this without sounding in any way proud of myself? Obviously Ive always written songs that are critical of our government, and talk about our times. Hopefully you attempt to be timeless while doing it. – Eddie Vedder

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You know, rock stardom… I have a hard time discussing that because I dont really accept it. Its not really that tangible. Whats really bizarre is how its used as a thing – you know, Hes the rock star of politics, Hes the rock star of quarterbacks – like its the greatest thing in the world. – Eddie Vedder

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Politics
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I think that if your approach is one where you dont want to alienate anybody, youre going to have to soften the viewpoint or the information that youre offering to such an extent that it doesnt have the power to make any difference. You have to take that risk. – Eddie Vedder

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If it were not for the government, we should have nothing to laugh at in France. – Nicolas Chamfort

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Talk is cheap — except when Congress does it. – Cullen Hightower

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There is nothing anyone can do anyway. The public has no power. The government knows Im not a criminal. The parole board knows Im not a criminal. The judge knows Im not a criminal. – Jack Kevorkian

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In addition to their power over government based on government financing and personal influence, bankers could steer governments in ways they wished them to go by other pressures. – Carroll Quigley

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