Leonard Norman Cohen, (born 21 September 1934) is a Canadian Juno Award-winning singer-songwriter, musician, poet, and novelist.
To every people the land is given on condition. Perceived or not, there is a Covenant, beyond the constitution, beyond sovereign guarantee, beyond the nation's sweetest dreams of itself. Use this quote
In dreams the truth is learned that all good works are done in the absence of a caress. Use this quote
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. Use this quote
Music is the emotional life of most people. Use this quote
We used to play music for fun. Much more than now. Now nobody picks up a guitar unless they're paid for it. Use this quote
Poetry is just the evidence of life. If your life is burning well, poetry is just the ash. Use this quote
I never really liked poetry readings; I liked to read poetry by myself, but I liked singing, chanting my lyrics to this jazz group. Use this quote
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. It's for others; it's for others to use. Use this quote
I think the term poet is a very exalted term and should be applied to a man at the end of his work. When he looks back over the body of his work and he's written poetry then let the verdict be that he's a poet. Use this quote
Success is survival. Use this quote
