The most beautiful phrases by Gino Paoli, between cynicism and restlessness

Gino Paoli he taught us that to see infinity you don’t need to look far: you just need to stay in a room with the right person. With his typical frankness, halfway between the cynicism of the wise man and the tenderness of the lover, Paoli wrote some of the most profound verses of our music. This collection of aphorisms and quotes is a short one journey through his philosophy of life: an invitation to strip away the superfluous to rediscover the essential.

I distribute worries, tickle doubts, ask questions. Because the artist’s real task is to activate ideas and kick consciences in the ass, so that they start moving independently again.

I watch my back, because I never know what to expect from the past.

I believe there is always more to do and experience, the fundamental thing is to not stop asking questions, because while the answers are definitive, the questions create movement and evolution, and push us to move forward.

Culture creates individuals, industry wants the masses.

The search for comfort, for material well-being, will lead our society into a definitive abyss. We no longer know how to fuel consumerism, while it slowly erodes our individuality.

I had decent parents, an amazing grandfather who I saw as a superhero, and women who won me over. Because I have never conquered anyone, let’s be clear, it’s the women who decide.

We once had politicians who did business. Today we have businessmen who play politics.

God would rather surround himself with good, intelligent people than sons of bitches, I don’t understand why I’m still here.