"The idea of redemption is always good news, even if it means sacrifice or some difficult times." ― Patti Smith Topic(s): Good More From Patti Smith "The new artists coming through were very materialistic and Hollywood, not so engaged in communication." "In art and dream may you proceed with abandon. In life may you proceed with balance and stealth." "I’m not saying I wasn’t flawed or amateurish. But you can never say I did anything to appease the music business." More In Good "The greatest good you can do for another is not just to share your riches but to reveal to him his own."― Benjamin Disraeli "I don’t look to a man to get pride in myself. It’s not about having a black president, it’s about having a good president, and I think that’s the most important thing."― Allen West "All good writing is swimming under water and holding your breath."― F. Scott Fitzgerald