David Bowie was a master of reinvention and a pioneer in the music and fashion world. His words, like his music, often carried deep meaning and a unique perspective on life and art. Here are some of his best quotes that capture his wit, wisdom, and distinctive outlook. Read more quotes from famous people here.
David Bowie Quotes
- “I don’t know where I’m going from here, but I promise it won’t be boring.” – David Bowie
- “Aging is an extraordinary process where you become the person you always should have been.” – David Bowie
- “I always had a repulsive need to be something more than human.” – David Bowie
- “The truth is, of course, that there is no journey. We are arriving and departing all at the same time.” – David Bowie
- “Tomorrow belongs to those who can hear it coming.” – David Bowie
- “I reinvented my image so many times that I’m in denial that I was originally an overweight Korean woman.” – David Bowie
- “I’m an instant star. Just add water and stir.” – David Bowie
- “I think fame itself is not a rewarding thing. The most you can say is that it gets you a seat in restaurants.” – David Bowie
- “The only art I’ll ever study is stuff that I can steal from.” – David Bowie
- “I find only freedom in the realms of eccentricity.” – David Bowie
- “On the other hand, what I like my music to do to me is awaken the ghosts inside of me. Not the demons, you understand, but the ghosts.” – David Bowie
- “I don’t have stylistic loyalty. That’s why people perceive me changing all the time. That’s really not the case at all. I have the same kinds of thoughts and feelings, but they are in a very different dimension.” – David Bowie
- “Confront a corpse at least once. The absolute certainties of our world vanish.” – David Bowie
- “I’m always amazed that people take what I say seriously. I don’t even take what I am seriously.” – David Bowie
- “I suspect that dreams are an integral part of existence, with far more use for us than we’ve made of them.” – David Bowie
- “All art really does is keep you focused on questions of humanity, and it really is about how do we get on with our maker.” – David Bowie
- “I think it’s terribly dangerous for an artist to fulfill other people’s expectations.” – David Bowie
- “As an artist, I feel that we must try many things – but above all we must dare to fail.” – David Bowie
- “I think there is a difference between being a dreamer and someone who has really great vision and can execute on that vision.” – David Bowie
- “I had to resign myself, many years ago, that I’m not too articulate when it comes to explaining how I feel about things.” – David Bowie
- “I think it’s rather a waste of time endlessly singing the same songs every night for a year.” – David Bowie
- “I’m in awe of the universe, but I don’t necessarily believe there’s an intelligence or agent behind it.” – David Bowie
- “I’m not a prophet or a stone aged man, just a mortal with potential of a superman. I’m living on.” – David Bowie
- “I think my spaceship knows which way to go.” – David Bowie
- “I’m an instant star. Just add water and stir.” – David Bowie
- “The truth is, of course, that there is no journey. We are arriving and departing all at the same time.” – David Bowie
- “Aging is an extraordinary process where you become the person you always should have been.” – David Bowie
- “I find only freedom in the realms of eccentricity.” – David Bowie
- “I’m always amazed that people take what I say seriously. I don’t even take what I am seriously.” – David Bowie
- “I suspect that dreams are an integral part of existence, with far more use for us than we’ve made of them.” – David Bowie
- “All art really does is keep you focused on questions of humanity, and it really is about how do we get on with our maker.” – David Bowie
- “I think it’s terribly dangerous for an artist to fulfill other people’s expectations.” – David Bowie
- “As an artist, I feel that we must try many things – but above all we must dare to fail.” – David Bowie
- “I think there is a difference between being a dreamer and someone who has really great vision and can execute on that vision.” – David Bowie
- “I think it’s rather a waste of time endlessly singing the same songs every night for a year.” – David Bowie
- “I’m in awe of the universe, but I don’t necessarily believe there’s an intelligence or agent behind it.” – David Bowie
- “I’m not a prophet or a stone aged man, just a mortal with potential of a superman. I’m living on.” – David Bowie
- “I’m always amazed that people take what I say seriously. I don’t even take what I am seriously.” – David Bowie
- “What I like to do is try to make a difference with the work I do.” – David Bowie
- “I always had a sense of a duality within me. I’ve always felt that there’s this very puritanical side to me, and then there’s a very free and easy going side to me.” – David Bowie
- “I don’t have stylistic loyalty. That’s why people perceive me changing all the time.” – David Bowie
- “I’ve never responded well to entrenched negative thinking.” – David Bowie
