Vieux Farka Quotes & Sayings

Mali is a very social society. We share everything. I think sharing our resources in music forces us to collaborate more, play with other people more, share ideas more. — Vieux Farka Toure

I have been 'diving within' through the Transcendental Meditation technique for over 30 years. It has changed my life, my world. I am not alone. Millions of other people of all ages, religions, and walks of life practice the technique and enjoy incredible benefits. — David Lynch

We must educate and train our children to compete and succeed in the 21st century. Our kids are not going to grow up to compete with children in Alabama or Mississippi. They're going to grow up to compete with kids in India, and China, all over the world; children who are learning to compete and succeed in the 21st century themselves. — Marco Rubio

our foundation is rocky
because we made a home
in each other's skin.
the damage is beginning
to show. — K.Y. Robinson

Many people love my music. Many do not understand it. In general my music is more easily understood by younger people in Mali, and by people outside Africa. — Vieux Farka Toure

My father thought that if I was to go into the army, at the least I would have a reliable paycheck at the end of each month with which to feed my family. Music is less assured. One could say more dangerous! — Vieux Farka Toure

Because suicide is the most selfish thing a person can do. — Colleen Hoover

We have oral traditions in Mali, and songs are passed down and around this way. I think in the US you can play all the time in your own room and never see another musician your whole life. We can't understand that in Mali. — Vieux Farka Toure

Intense feelings of any kind keep people with you. Some you may want, others you won't. To forget people, and you never really forget, feel indifference. — Donna Lynn Hope