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Cat Stevens is a British singer-songwriter and musician, celebrated for his folk-influenced music and soulful lyrics. His songs such as "Wild World" and "Father and Son" have earned him international acclaim. He later converted to Islam and is now known as Yusuf Islam, continuing his work in music and philanthropy. Here are 143 of his quotes:

Will you make us laugh, will you make us cry? Will you tell us when to live; will you tell us when to die? I know we've come a long way, We're changing day to day, But tell me, where do the children play? (Cat Stevens)
Her clothes are made of rainbows And twenty thousand tears Shine through the spaces Of her golden ochre hair. View quote
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They crossed the wood and hanged him A long time ago They still misunderstand him Those who don't know And in the evening his love will lead the blind In every secret corner there in your mind. View quote
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Art was what I originally started out to do and music came second at first. I had a year at art college but I left because it was too much like school. I give all my paintings away to people I like. View quote
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One is the ever kindling star King of the immortal spark In heaven's eye. View quote
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Oh I'm on my way, I know I am, Somewhere not so far from here All I know is all I feel right now, I feel the power growing in my hair Sitting on my own not by myself, Everybody's here with me I don't need to touch your face to know, And I don't need to use my eyes to see. View quote
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Give me time forever here in my time. View quote
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"Peace Train" is a song I wrote, the message of which continues to breeze thunderously through the hearts of millions. There is a powerful need for people to feel that gust of hope rise up again. As a member of humanity and as a Muslim, this is my contribution to the call for a peaceful solution. View quote
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Come the morning I'll be far from here Slowly rising in another sphere. View quote
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I never wanted to be a star, I never wanted to travel far I only wanted a little bit of love So I could put a little love in my heart. View quote
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As years went by the boy grew high And the village looked on in awe They'd never seen anything like The boy with the moon and star before And people would ride from far and wide just to seek the word he spread "I'll tell you everything I've learned," And "Love", is all he said. (Cat Stevens)
My Lady D'Arbanville, why do you sleep so still? I'll wake you tomorrow, and you will be my fill, Yes, you will be my fill. View quote
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All the times that I've cried, keeping all the things I knew inside, It's hard, but it's harder to ignore it. View quote
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Bring tea for the Tillerman, Steak for the sun, Wine for the women who made the rain come, Seagulls sing your hearts away ‘Cause while the sinners sin, the children play. View quote
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I don't want to work away Doing just what they all say. View quote
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If Rushdie turned up at my doorstep looking for help, I might ring somebody who might do more damage to him than he would like. I'd try to phone the Ayatollah Khomeini and tell him exactly where this man is. View quote
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This stranger had the key To any door he wished - with his eyes, I say What kind of majiks, of majiks? What kind of man - Can make me turn and see the way I really am? View quote
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All those days are frozen now and all those scars are gone Ah, but the song carries on ... so holy. View quote
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I love, I love, I'm ready to love - yes. View quote
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Though times have changed, it's a nice surprise to see that youthful feeling of anti-war sentiment returning once more to the cobbled main streets of Europe. View quote
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Music is part of God's universe. (Cat Stevens)
In a World where people are surrounded by darkness, ignorance and fear, it is a sign of hope to be celebrating Islam's message of peace and light, and the last great Messenger, born and chosen to deliver them to all mankind. View quote
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The spiritual quest was always the predominant aspect of my life. It's always been there. But there's also an incredible passion connected to it; it's not just a dry investigative process. I have been extremely emotional about it, and that comes out in the songs. View quote
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Because I don't play guitar any more, African harmonies and rhythms have been an inspiration to me. I love the raw origin of the sound. It complements my voice and words naturally. View quote
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This is the beauty of the Qur'an: it asks you to reflect and reason, and not to worship the sun or moon but the One who has created everything. The Qur'an asks man to reflect upon the sun and moon and God's creation in general. View quote
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Photo: Bryan Ledgard, CC BY 2.0
Occupation: British Musician
Born: July 21, 1948
Quotes count: 143
Wikipedia: Cat Stevens

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