River Phoenix Quotes

In simplicity there is truth.

~ River Phoenix

I would never, never do anything unless I believed in it.

~ River Phoenix

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.

~ River Phoenix

Music is a whole oasis in my head. The creation process is so personal and fulfilling.

~ 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.

~ River Phoenix

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

~ River Phoenix

I don't want to die in a car accident. When I die it'll be a glorious day. It'll probably be a waterfall.

~ River Phoenix

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.

~ River Phoenix

When I was in first grade, everyone made fun of my name, of course. I think it's kind of a big name to hold up when you're nine years old. It seemed goofy. I used to tell people I wanted to change the world and they used to think, 'This kid's really weird'.

~ River Phoenix