17+ Daniel Johnston Quotes On Education, Religion And World

Daniel Johnston is an American singer-songwriter and visual artist from West Virginia. He is known for his simple, lo-fi recording style and his emotionally-charged, often autobiographical songwriting. Johnston's music has been widely praised and has been covered by artists such as Tom Waits, Bright Eyes, and Beck. Following is our collection on famous quotes by Daniel Johnston on life, love, education.

Most of the worst things said about me, I've said myself. — Daniel Johnston

I believe in God, and I certainly believe in the devil. There's certainly a devil, and he knows my name. — Daniel Johnston

Do yourself a favor, become your own savior. — Daniel Johnston

I wish I had never got manic depression. When I was in junior high, I didn't know what was the matter with me. It was as if I'd died or something. Now that I go to a clinic and get the right kind of medicine, I am not as depressed as I used to be. — Daniel Johnston

I believe in spiritualism. It's like, when you listen to music or something and then you're sort of primed. If you're an artist, you're sort of primed and inspired, and you start drawing, you sort of have the spirit of what you're listening to, still in you. You just have sort of an inspiration. — Daniel Johnston

For the longest time I was afraid I'd have to keep on working at the factories. There was a steel mill and a pottery; if you didn't go to college, you went to work in those places. — Daniel Johnston

The sun don't shine in your TV! — Daniel Johnston

When I was a kid, I always thought that I'd be a comic book artist. It took a long time to start thinking that I could be a musician. — Daniel Johnston

I like to tour, but I prefer to tour in the United States. If I go overseas, I tend to get into trouble. — Daniel Johnston

To understand and be understood is to be free. — Daniel Johnston

When I was writing songs, I always thought I'd make more of a career out of the drawings, the comics even more than the music. — Daniel Johnston

Listen up and I'll tell a story about an artist growing old. Some would try for fame and glory; others aren't so bold. — Daniel Johnston

I've got something to live for, because I always wanted to be an artist; I always wanted to be famous. — Daniel Johnston

There is a devil, and he knows my name. — Daniel Johnston

When I'm doing a drawing, I get lots of ideas I use them in my songs, even. I do a lot of drawings because that's where I get most of my spending cash and I just always have to have new records, to get something to satisfy my listening pleasure. — Daniel Johnston

Love is the question; Love is the answer. — Daniel Johnston

I never met a girl I didn't meet — Daniel Johnston

Life Lessons by Daniel Johnston

1. Daniel Johnston's work teaches us to be resilient in the face of adversity and to never give up on our dreams.
2. His songs remind us to stay true to ourselves and to never compromise our values.
3. His story emphasizes the importance of mental health and encourages us to seek help when needed.