Music's pretty cool and I'm glad to be a part of it. Sometimes when you reach for the stars, you end up in the fucking shit. I don't believe in God. I don't believe in America. I don't believe in rock-and-roll. I believe in me.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Corgan rejects faith and national identity for self-reliance.
- In plain terms
- He says he only believes in himself.
- What can you take from it?
- Rely on yourself when external systems fail.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who do you trust?
- What do you believe in?
Another view
Self-reliance can lead to isolation.
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