We used to play music for fun. Much more than now. Now nobody picks up a guitar unless theyre paid for it. – Leonard Cohen
I always thought that poetry is the verdict that others give to a certain kind of writing. So to call yourself a poet is a kind of dangerous description. Its for others its for others to use. – Leonard Cohen
I never really liked poetry readings I liked to read poetry by myself, but I liked singing, chanting my lyrics to this jazz group. – Leonard Cohen
Let judges secretly despair of justice: their verdicts will be more acute. Let generals secretly despair of triumph killing will be defamed. Let priests secretly despair of faith: their compassion will be true. – Leonard Cohen