Eric Clapton Quotes

Every time you pick up your guitar to play, play as if it's the last time.

Music became a healer for me. And I learned to listen with all my being. I found that it could wipe away all fear and confusion.

Music survives everything, and like God, it is always present. It needs no help, and suffers no hindrance.

One of the most beneficial things I've ever learned is how to keep my mouth shut.

Music will always find its way to us, with or without business, politics, religion, or any other bullshit attached.

It's been up to me to inspire me.

Plant your love and let it grow.

Before you accuse me, take a look at yourself.

Risk is trying to control something you are powerless over.

My driving philosophy about making music is that you can reduce it all down to one note if that note is played with the right kind of sincerity.

Whatever your standing in life, the most important thing is behaving in ways that help other people. It's the same with music. I am a servant of the music ... and if I get caught up in ego, I'll lose everything .. it'll burn and that's a guarantee.

You can't mastermind everything. You'll go crazy. Just show up and play.

For me, the most trustworthy vehicle for spirituality had always proven to be music.

All along this path I tread, my heart betrays my weary head, with nothing but my love to save, from the cradle to the grave.

In my lowest moments, the only reason I didn't commit suicide was that I knew I wouldn't be able to drink any more if I was dead.

Give me a guitar and I'll play; give me a stage and I'll perform; give me an auditorium and I'll fill it.

Only ask and you will get what you are needing, the rest is up to you.

I'm an egomaniac with an inferiority complex.

I never set myself too high a goal. It was always tone and feeling, for me.

The blues are what I've turned to, what has given me inspiration and relief in all the trials of my life.

I don't know if I believe in luck. I think I'm very fortunate.

Time can bring you down, time can bend your knees.

I mean, the sound of an amplified guitar in a room full of people was so hypnotic and addictive to me, that I could cross any kind of border to get on there.

I am, and always will be, a blues guitarist.

Our love will rule in this kingdom we have made.