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Neil Peart, a Canadian musician born on September 12, 1952, is best known as the drummer and primary lyricist for the rock band Rush. Renowned for his unique drumming style and profound lyrical compositions, Peart's musical career spans over four decades and has had a significant impact on the rock music scene.

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Famous Neil Peart Quotes

“Those who know what's best for us must rise and save us from ourselves.”

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“No, his mind is not for rent To any God or government Always hopeful yet discontent He knows changes aren't permanent But change is.”

Knows Mind Government Independence Permanent Hopeful Discontent

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“I read recently that all of us can be defined in adult life by the way others perceived us in high school. I know [people] who had the popular, good-looking path in high school; they tend not to do so well. It was a little bit too easy for them, where for those of us who struggled in every sense, perhaps our determination and self-reliance and discipline were reinforced by that.”

People Knows Way Wells Littles Self School Easy Bits Path Discipline Little Bit High School Adults Determination Defined Self Reliance Looking Good Reliance

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“You just become adaptable and try to lead a good life in ways that make sense, regardless. Because I know at the end of it, if I'm going to meet Jesus or Allah or Buddha, I'm going to be all right.”

Ifs Knows Way Trying Ends Jesus Make Sense Good Life Adaptable

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“If the future's looking dark, We're the ones who have to shine. If there's no one in control, We're the ones who draw the line. Though we live in trying times, We're the ones who have to try. And we know that time has wings, So we're the ones who have to fly.”

Ifs Knows Trying Lines Dark Draws Wings Shining Trying Times

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“Geddy once joked, 'You're the only guy I know who rehearses to rehearse!”

Knows Guy American Pie

Book:Roadshow: Landscape With Drums: A Concert Tour By Motorcycle

Source: Roadshow: Landscape With Drums: A Concert Tour By Motorcycle

“I think everything I do has Howard Roark [hero of The Fountainhead] in it, you know, as much as anything. The person I write for is Howard Roark.”

Thinking Knows Writing Persons Hero Fountainhead Howard Roark

Author:Neil Peart

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Born: September 12, 1952
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