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Bono Quotes

God is so big. It’s a gigantic concept in God. The idea that God might love us and be interested in us is kind of huge and gigantic, but we turn it, because we’re small-minded, into this tiny, petty, often greedy version of God, that is religion Picture Quote #1

I used to love Kurt Cobain, when he was telling people we’re a pop band. People would laugh, they thought of it as good old ironic Kurt. But he wasn’t being ironic Picture Quote #1

But more than anything else, for the British folks Irish people were all terrorists. So when we went to Britain, it was always a lot of resistance to U2. And that’s why we came to America Picture Quote #1

Contrary to reports, this boy is not a billionaire or going to be richer than any Beatle... and not just in the sense of money, by the way; the Beatles are untouchable - those billionaire reports are a joke Picture Quote #1

I get to hear the really good or the really bad things in the press, but I don’t read it. I can afford to say that because public opinion does not drive U2’s audience Picture Quote #1

I have been working for Africans since I was 18, when I got involved with the Nelson Mandela concerts. I got involved with debt cancellation because Desmond Tutu demanded that the world respond to that situation Picture Quote #1

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I have learned to interface - what I think would be the contemporary term - with various different lexicons, and people speak very different languages. I’ve learned to speak in a lot of tongues, and I can live with the bellicose language of some fervent, fire-breathing Christians, sure Picture Quote #1

I remember how my mother would bring us to chapel on Sundays... and my father used to wait outside. One of the things that I picked up from my father and my mother was the sense that religion often gets in the way of God. For me, at least, it got in the way Picture Quote #1

I truly believe that when the history books are written, our age will be remembered for three things: the war on terror, the digital revolution, and what we did - or did not do - to put the fire out in Africa. History, like God, is watching what we do Picture Quote #1

If September 11th has taught us anything, it’s certainly that the world has never been so interdependent. It is impossible now to be an island of prosperity in a sea of despair Picture Quote #1

It’s much easier to be successful than it is to be relevant. The tricks won’t keep you relevant. Tricks might keep you popular for a while, but in all honesty, I don’t know how U2 will stay relevant. I know we’ve got a future. I know we can fill stadiums. And yet with every record, I think, ‘Is this it? Are we still relevant?’ Picture Quote #1

It’s not a coincidence that in the Scriptures, poverty is mentioned more than 2,100 times. It’s not an accident. That’s a lot of air time, 2,100 mentions Picture Quote #1

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The only person who ever called me Paul was my father, so I always associate it with doing something wrong, you know. So, you know, occasionally, people will come up to me on the street and try to, you know, ingratiate themselves and call me Paul. I don’t like it, actually Picture Quote #1

What really turns me on about technology is not just the ability to get more songs on MP3 players. The revolution - this revolution - is much bigger than that. I hope, I believe. What turns me on about the digital age, what excites me personally, is that you have closed the gap between dreaming and doing Picture Quote #1

When people say, you know, ‘Good teacher,’ ‘Prophet,’ ‘Really nice guy’... this is not how Jesus thought of Himself. So you’re left with a challenge in that, which is either Jesus was who he said he was or a complete and utter nut case. You have to make a choice on that Picture Quote #1

Facebook are an amazing team, a brilliant team. It’s a technology that brings people together Picture Quote #1

America is not just a country, it’s an idea, and real Americans are getting busy Picture Quote #1

The reason I’m attracted to the light of Scripture is because there’s another side of me that is dark. The reason I am interested in men of peace is because I’m not like them and would like to be. I’m not someone in real life who turns the other cheek Picture Quote #1

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It’s a privilege to serve the poor, to be servants of noble Africans, but I better belong in the rehearsal room or in the studio with my band. That’s where I want to be and I still wake up in the morning with melodies in my head Picture Quote #1

As a musician and a songwriter, it is an act of the ego to believe that other people might be interested in your point of view. But it is usually an empathetic nature that gets you going in the first place Picture Quote #1

I wish to begin again on a daily basis. To be born again every day is something that I try to do. And I’m deadly serious about that Picture Quote #1

I felt rich when I was 20 years old and my wife was paying my bills. Just being in a band, I’ve always felt blessed Picture Quote #1

What’s so powerful about the Psalms are, as well as they’re being gospel and songs of praise, they are also the blues Picture Quote #1

Because I was suspicious of the traditional Christian church, I tended to tar them all with the same brush. That was a mistake, because there are righteous people working in a whole rainbow of belief systems - from Hasidic Jews to right-wing Bible Belters to charismatic Catholics Picture Quote #1

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Rock ‘n’ roll is ridiculous. It’s absurd. In the past, U2 was trying to duck that. Now we’re wrapping our arms around it and giving it a great big kiss Picture Quote #1

The reason I like the game chess is because each move has countless repercussions, but you’re in charge of them. And it’s your ability to see into the future and the effects of the decisions you’ve made that males you either a good or not a good chess player. It’s not luck Picture Quote #1

My understanding of the Scriptures has been made simple by the person of Christ. Christ teaches that God is love Picture Quote #1

But there is a difference between cozying up to power and being close to power Picture Quote #1

Mandela’s heroism is the heroism of a man who suffered so badly for what he thought of as freedom. And yet when he had the upper hand he has this incredible self-control and these incredible leadership qualities Picture Quote #1

I think carrying moral baggage is very dangerous for an artist. If you have a duty, it’s to be true and not cover up the cracks Picture Quote #1

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God is so big. It’s a gigantic concept in God. The idea that God might love us and be interested in us is kind of huge and gigantic, but we turn it, because we’re small-minded, into this tiny, petty, often greedy version of God, that is religion (Bono Quotes) I used to love Kurt Cobain, when he was telling people we’re a pop band. People would laugh, they thought of it as good old ironic Kurt. But he wasn’t being ironic (Bono Quotes) But more than anything else, for the British folks Irish people were all terrorists. So when we went to Britain, it was always a lot of resistance to U2. And that’s why we came to America (Bono Quotes) Contrary to reports, this boy is not a billionaire or going to be richer than any Beatle... and not just in the sense of money, by the way; the Beatles are untouchable - those billionaire reports are a joke (Bono Quotes) I get to hear the really good or the really bad things in the press, but I don’t read it. I can afford to say that because public opinion does not drive U2’s audience (Bono Quotes) I have been working for Africans since I was 18, when I got involved with the Nelson Mandela concerts. I got involved with debt cancellation because Desmond Tutu demanded that the world respond to that situation (Bono Quotes) I have learned to interface - what I think would be the contemporary term - with various different lexicons, and people speak very different languages. I’ve learned to speak in a lot of tongues, and I can live with the bellicose language of some fervent, fire-breathing Christians, sure (Bono Quotes) I remember how my mother would bring us to chapel on Sundays... and my father used to wait outside. One of the things that I picked up from my father and my mother was the sense that religion often gets in the way of God. For me, at least, it got in the way (Bono Quotes) I truly believe that when the history books are written, our age will be remembered for three things: the war on terror, the digital revolution, and what we did - or did not do - to put the fire out in Africa. History, like God, is watching what we do (Bono Quotes) If September 11th has taught us anything, it’s certainly that the world has never been so interdependent. It is impossible now to be an island of prosperity in a sea of despair (Bono Quotes) It’s much easier to be successful than it is to be relevant. The tricks won’t keep you relevant. Tricks might keep you popular for a while, but in all honesty, I don’t know how U2 will stay relevant. I know we’ve got a future. I know we can fill stadiums. And yet with every record, I think, ‘Is this it? Are we still relevant?’ (Bono Quotes) It’s not a coincidence that in the Scriptures, poverty is mentioned more than 2,100 times. It’s not an accident. That’s a lot of air time, 2,100 mentions (Bono Quotes) The only person who ever called me Paul was my father, so I always associate it with doing something wrong, you know. So, you know, occasionally, people will come up to me on the street and try to, you know, ingratiate themselves and call me Paul. I don’t like it, actually (Bono Quotes) What really turns me on about technology is not just the ability to get more songs on MP3 players. The revolution - this revolution - is much bigger than that. I hope, I believe. What turns me on about the digital age, what excites me personally, is that you have closed the gap between dreaming and doing (Bono Quotes) When people say, you know, ‘Good teacher,’ ‘Prophet,’ ‘Really nice guy’... this is not how Jesus thought of Himself. So you’re left with a challenge in that, which is either Jesus was who he said he was or a complete and utter nut case. You have to make a choice on that (Bono Quotes) Facebook are an amazing team, a brilliant team. It’s a technology that brings people together. (Bono Quotes) America is not just a country, it’s an idea, and real Americans are getting busy (Bono Quotes) The reason I’m attracted to the light of Scripture is because there’s another side of me that is dark. The reason I am interested in men of peace is because I’m not like them and would like to be. I’m not someone in real life who turns the other cheek. (Bono Quotes) It’s a privilege to serve the poor, to be servants of noble Africans, but I better belong in the rehearsal room or in the studio with my band. That’s where I want to be and I still wake up in the morning with melodies in my head. (Bono Quotes) As a musician and a songwriter, it is an act of the ego to believe that other people might be interested in your point of view. But it is usually an empathetic nature that gets you going in the first place. (Bono Quotes) I wish to begin again on a daily basis. To be born again every day is something that I try to do. And I’m deadly serious about that. (Bono Quotes) I felt rich when I was 20 years old and my wife was paying my bills. Just being in a band, I’ve always felt blessed. (Bono Quotes) What’s so powerful about the Psalms are, as well as they’re being gospel and songs of praise, they are also the blues. (Bono Quotes) Because I was suspicious of the traditional Christian church, I tended to tar them all with the same brush. That was a mistake, because there are righteous people working in a whole rainbow of belief systems - from Hasidic Jews to right-wing Bible Belters to charismatic Catholics. (Bono Quotes) Rock ‘n’ roll is ridiculous. It’s absurd. In the past, U2 was trying to duck that. Now we’re wrapping our arms around it and giving it a great big kiss. (Bono Quotes) The reason I like the game chess is because each move has countless repercussions, but you’re in charge of them. And it’s your ability to see into the future and the effects of the decisions you’ve made that males you either a good or not a good chess player. It’s not luck. (Bono Quotes) My understanding of the Scriptures has been made simple by the person of Christ. Christ teaches that God is love. (Bono Quotes) But there is a difference between cozying up to power and being close to power (Bono Quotes) Mandela’s heroism is the heroism of a man who suffered so badly for what he thought of as freedom. And yet when he had the upper hand he has this incredible self-control and these incredible leadership qualities. (Bono Quotes) I think carrying moral baggage is very dangerous for an artist. If you have a duty, it’s to be true and not cover up the cracks. (Bono Quotes)

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