Kris Kristofferson quotes

Kris Kristofferson is an American musician, singer-songwriter, and actor, celebrated for his influential contributions to country music. Noted for hits like "Me and Bobby McGee" and his remarkable songwriting, he has also appeared in numerous films. He has received multiple awards and remains a respected figure in both music and film industries. Here are 29 of his quotes:

There are points in your life, especially if you have creative ambitions, where selfishness is necessary.

Kris Kristofferson

Why me Lord? What have I ever done To deserve even one of the pleasures I've known? Tell me Lord what did I ever do That was worth loving you or the kindness you've shown?

Kris Kristofferson

Comin' close together with a feelin' that I've never known before, in my time. She ain't ashamed to be a woman, or afraid to be a friend. I don't know the answer to the easy way she opened every door in my mind. But dreamin' was as easy as believin' it was never gonna end.And lovin' her was easier than anything I'll ever do again.

Kris Kristofferson

He's a poet, he's a picker-- He's a prophet, he's a pusher-- He's a pilgrim and a preacher, and a problem when he's stoned-- He's a walkin' contradiction, partly truth and partly fiction, Takin' ev'ry wrong direction on his lonely way back home.

Kris Kristofferson

Freedom's just another word for nothing left to lose Nothing ain't worth nothing but it's free.

Kris Kristofferson

He said, we'll take us into town, lay our money down I'll bring you the sweetest thing that grows Because the fairest ones in sight are bloomin every night At a tavern called the Sabre and the Rose..

Kris Kristofferson

And the beer I had for breakfast wasn't bad So I had one more for dessert Then I fumbled through my closet for my clothes And found my cleanest dirty shirt..

Kris Kristofferson

Make believin in forever Is just a lie. And it seems a little sadder Each time we try. 'Cause it's a shame to make The same mistakes again, And again. It's over. Nobody wins.

Kris Kristofferson

I'd trade all my tomorrows for one single yesterday.

Kris Kristofferson

I don't care what's right or wrong, I don't try to understand, Let the devil take tomorrow, Lord tonight I need a friend.

Kris Kristofferson

Lay your head upon my pillow Hold your warm and tender body Close to mine Hear the whisper of the raindrops Blow softly against my window Make believe you love me One more time For the good times For the good times..

Kris Kristofferson

I am grateful every morning I wake up. I've a big family full of kids, who laugh all the time and love each other.

Kris Kristofferson

Just the words and melody - that's what moves your emotions.

Kris Kristofferson

Being in love with a lot of people is incompatible with a stable family life.

Kris Kristofferson

By not having to live up to people's expectations, I was somehow free.

Kris Kristofferson

I think that a society lives or dies according to its respect for - for its art.

Kris Kristofferson

In a piece of my mind the world can't erase I remember the time and the look on your face And I will 'till the wind blows the stars from the sky 'cause the road never ends and the soul never dies Be who you are just as long as you can Know in your heart I'm still your man Headin for home starlight and stone..

Kris Kristofferson

Tell the truth. Sing with passion. Work with laughter. Love with heart. 'Cause that's all that matters in the end.

Kris Kristofferson

Nothin' ain't worth nothin' but it's free.

Kris Kristofferson

Never give up, which is the lesson I learned from boxing. As soon as you learn to never give up, you have to learn the power and wisdom of unconditional surrender, and that one doesn't cancel out the other; they just exist as contradictions. The wisdom of it comes as you get older.

Kris Kristofferson

I have no regrets. I feel very grateful for the life that I had - you know, family I live with; and I've been doing work that I love, ever since I came to Nashville.

Kris Kristofferson

If you can't get out of something, get into it.

Kris Kristofferson