River Phoenix's Quotes

We are taught to consume. And that's what we do. But if we realized that there really is no reason to consume, that it's just a mind set, that it's just an addiction, then we wouldn't be out there stepping on people's hands climbing the corporate ladder of success.

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Music is a hobby, because I'm not making any money out of it, but I put just as much conviction into that as I do into my acting.

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Music is my main goal, but I'm not going to rush a record out. There are so many actors who have come out with albums these days. I don't want to do it because it's the thing to do. I want to wait until the time is right.

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Vegetarianism is a link to perfection and peace.

River Phoenix

I try to lie as much as I can when I'm interviewed. It's reverse psychology. I figure if you lie, they'll print the truth.

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It's a great feeling to think that I can be a friend to so many people through my movies.

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