I don't try to project any image at all, other than the person that I am.

- Tracy Chapman

Have faith in humankind a respect for what is earthly and an unfaltering belief in peace and understanding

- Tracy Chapman

Love is hate War is Peace No is Yes And we're all free.

- Tracy Chapman

Words don't come easily, like forgive me.

- Tracy Chapman

We are the spirit, the collective conscience. We create the pain, and suffering, and beauty in this world.

- Tracy Chapman

Songwriting is a very mysterious process. It feels like creating something from nothing. It's something I don't feel like I really control.

- Tracy Chapman

At this point in my life Id like to live as if only love mattered.

- Tracy Chapman

We all must live our lives always feeling, always thinking the moment has arrived.

- Tracy Chapman

I'm still thinking and hoping there's an opportunity for people to have better lives and that significant change can occur.

- Tracy Chapman