There's something about the sound of a train that's very romantic and nostalgic and hopeful.

Quote by Paul Simon

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We've survived by believing our life is going to get better.

We've survived by believing our life is going to get better.

Mrs. Robinson is a little dated now, but it has nothing to do with Joe...

Mrs. Robinson is a little dated now, but it has nothing to do with Joe...

People often called us perfectionists, but we were not looking for perfection. We were looking...

People often called us perfectionists, but we were not looking for perfection. We were looking...

Anybody can do bad work, but not everybody does good work.

Anybody can do bad work, but not everybody does good work.

It's a big error to think that because you like somebody's work, you're going to...

It's a big error to think that because you like somebody's work, you're going to...

Music is forever; music should grow and mature with you, following you right on up...

Music is forever; music should grow and mature with you, following you right on up...

One of the things that upset me was some of the criticism leveled at Simon...

One of the things that upset me was some of the criticism leveled at Simon...

A man sees what he wants to see, And disregards the rest.

A man sees what he wants to see, And disregards the rest.

My whole artistic life has always been about change, change, change, move on, move on....

My whole artistic life has always been about change, change, change, move on, move on....

We were always able to sing and blend well together; that's our gift. But aside...

We were always able to sing and blend well together; that's our gift. But aside...

Some people never say the words 'I love you'. It's not their style to be...

Some people never say the words 'I love you'. It's not their style to be...

I rate each album as better than the last one. That's how I see it.

I rate each album as better than the last one. That's how I see it.

When we came into the studio I became more and more me, making the tracks...

When we came into the studio I became more and more me, making the tracks...

I would be willing to do almost anything to make Art happy. I care about...

I would be willing to do almost anything to make Art happy. I care about...

Long ago, it must be, I have a photograph ~~ Preserve your memories, they're all...

Long ago, it must be, I have a photograph ~~ Preserve your memories, they're all...

I don't feel any pressure from fans. But I'm always in some kind of state...

I don't feel any pressure from fans. But I'm always in some kind of state...

Facts can be turned into art if one is artful enough.

Facts can be turned into art if one is artful enough.

Being an artist doesn't mean that you're a good artist. That was the bargain I...

Being an artist doesn't mean that you're a good artist. That was the bargain I...

We just did what we'd done when we were an act in the '60s. But...

We just did what we'd done when we were an act in the '60s. But...

I think I have a superior brain and an inferior stature, if you really want...

I think I have a superior brain and an inferior stature, if you really want...