The thing that gave me the most pain in life, psychologically, and it gave me tremendous pain psychologically, is mans disrespect for nature. – Joni Mitchell
In some ways, my gift for music and writing was born out of tragedy, really, and loss. – Joni Mitchell
We have a war dictator who was not elected, he snuck in. so he punishes people that threaten him in any way, or even say something he doesnt like. It has no resemblance to democracy. – Joni Mitchell
Eventually, with success, I started to feel more and more isolated – like I didnt have a community of artists. – Joni Mitchell
There is in them a softer fire than the ruby, there is the brilliant purple of the amethyst, and the sea green of the emerald – all shining together in incredible union. Some by their splendor rival the colors of the painters, others the flame of burning sulphur or of fire quickened by oil. – Pliny, about the opal