Conor Oberst Quotes & Sayings (Page 3)

“A boycott is, inherently, a blunt instrument. It is an imperfect weapon, a carpet bomb, when all involved would prefer a surgical strike.”

“I think there's a danger, for me at least, in retreating and going inward and depression. I have to stay diligent against that tendency.”

“I would prefer to be a little nervous, because when you stop being nervous is kind of when you stop caring.”

“There's a very fine line between one person's reality and another person's fantasy.”

“When I was younger, I was somewhat of an idealist. I guess I'm a little bit more of a realist now. I think there's a lot that can be done to make the world a better place, but it's more about choosing your battles.”

“Art is essentially communication. It doesn't exist in a vacuum. That's why people make art, so other people can relate to it.”

“I think in a lot of ways unconditional love is a myth. My mom's the only reason I know it's a real thing.”

“Life is always surprising to me. When you think it's going to get dull, it never really does.”

“We must memorize nine numbers and deny we have a soul.”

“Pronouns really don't matter in a song - 'I' or 'he' or 'she' or even subscribing a lyric to an inanimate object.”