“Nations are like people. Once you understand the interactions between nations, it's easy to understand why things are done, in terms of foreign policy, in a certain way. But nations are not like people in the sense that we are cumulatively represented by others - and their interpretations of what our interests are may not be the same as what they really are. And that's what's dangerous, even in a democracy.” PeopleWayMayDoneCertainNationsEasyTermInterestDemocracyDangerousPolicyInterpretationForeign PolicyInteraction Author:Serj Tankian
“I don't find most people to be as politically engaged as I am. I do find people that appreciate eye-opening events and words, and who want to learn more about what's going on. I do find people with a lot of opinions. And I get a lot of people who come up to me and give us props for what we do.” PeopleWantGivingEyeOpinionEventsAppreciateCome UpOpeningEngagedPropsEye Opening Author:Serj Tankian
“It's important for all people, and not just people in bands, to speak out on social justice issues. That means journalists or plumbers have just as much of a responsibility to do that as artists.” PeopleMeanImportantArtistSpeakSocialJusticeResponsibilityIssuesBandSocial JusticeJournalistSpeaks OutPlumber Author:Serj Tankian
“I think nobody wants to hear a sermon. Well, some people do, but maybe not through music or not with me. No one wants to hear me give a speech that way.” PeopleThinkingWayWantGivingWellsSpeechSermons Author:Serj Tankian
“I think music has the ability to inspire people and to change hearts, and the heart has the power to change the mind, and the mind has the power to change the world.” PeopleThinkingWorldMindHeartAbilityInspireChanging The WorldPower To ChangePower To Change The World Author:Serj Tankian
“People think our music's very aggressive or angry or whatever, and it's just the opposite, really... I like laughing. And I like being really calm before a show, and smiley.” PeopleThinkingShowsLaughingOppositesAngryCalmAggressiveSmiley Author:Serj Tankian
“As long as people are living their truth or their vision, whether they're activists or not, that's the important thing.” PeopleLongImportantVisionImportant ThingsActivist Author:Serj Tankian
“People get so attached to a position which they identify themselves with that they just spurt it out, but they can't really give you a viable reason why they feel that way.” PeopleWayGivingFeelsReasonPositionReason Why Author:Serj Tankian
“A lot of pop music is based on trying to make people remember it so that they'll buy it. To me, it was not about that.” PeopleTryingRememberMusic IsPopsPop Music Author:Serj Tankian
“With most of the songs and music that I've composed, irrespective of the myriad videos made, I was always careful not to overly define the experience, leaving room for people to internalize things for themselves, making their experience more integral.” PeopleMadeSongRoomsLeavingCarefulVideo Author:Serj Tankian
“I think I might write a book. I like writing. People have asked me if I would get into politics, but I think I feel a lot more effective being a representative of truth through the arts.” PeopleIfsThinkingFeelsWritingArtBookMightRepresentatives Author:Serj Tankian
“People always ask me 'do you think there should be more bands doing political music?' and I say 'absolutely not.'” PeopleThinkingShouldPoliticalAsksBandAsk Me Author:Serj Tankian
“In America, there's more of the question, should music be political or should it just be for entertainment purposes, whereas around the world that's not even an issue. I think people just assume that music should be everything.” PeopleThinkingWorldShouldAmericaPoliticalPurposeIssuesMusic IsAssumingEntertainmentAround The World Author:Serj Tankian
