Quotes from Jason Mraz

Sometimes you forget where the heck you are but when you get on stage, you know by the look on the people's faces and the accent in their voices where you might be.

As an American citizen, one has to vote. If we don't vote, we're not doing our part. We'll become some sort of oligarchy.

When all of us are acknowledged as the human equals that we really are, there will be no space left for bullying. It will no longer be wrong to choose one thing over another.

Whether or not I tour forever, I'm not sure. I would love to spend more time living in harmony with nature rather than flying all over the world and contributing to global warming, you know what I mean?

I listened to the radio, so I was influenced by everyone from Michael Jackson to Milli Vanilli. But thankfully my dad had a collection of Cat Stevens albums while my mom was listening to jazz.

'Yes' is the mother of all positive words, next to 'love.' Maybe 'love' is the father of all positive words.

I buy records from all across the board. I get kind of a hybrid of influences in my own music.

Music is a weapon in the war against unhappiness.

Music was always the distraction, so it was the obvious choice to pursue. My dad always said to find a job I love to do, that way it wouldn't feel like a job. So I did that.

Being out in nature inspires me as a writer.

If we truly want to have world peace, we have to end human trafficking.

You can turn off the sun, but I'm still gonna shine

I just loved the power of positive thinking, letting yourself go.

It's our God forsaken right to be loved, loved, loved.

Cause even the stars they burn, some even fall to the earth. We've got a lot to learn, God knows we're worth it.

How we treat food is how we treat ourselves. Eating and buying organic means we're committed to a healthier world overall. It's good karma.

It's through my health that I'm able to maintain that every single day and keep light in people until I'm actually of service to others.

I do feel most at home playing live, but the feeling of getting into the studio to see the new songs take shape was really incredible.

You make all the fashion statements just by dressing up your mind.

Here's to freedom, cheers to art. Here's to having an excellent adventure and may the stopping never start.

Music is a weapon in the war against unhappiness.

It's strange how dreams get under your skin and give your heart a test for what's real and what's imaginary.

You're not obligated to win. You're obligated to keep trying. To the best you can do everyday.

I've come to the conclusion that people who wear headphones while they walk, are much happier, more confident, and more beautiful individuals than someone making the solitary drudge to work without acknowledging their own interests and power.