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“Being larger than life, or being projected as such in the music business, leads you to question yourself. Some people try to forget about it by taking drugs or too much drink, but I was never like that. I was aware that there were very serious, big questions, and I was petrified about what might be in store for me.”

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Cat Stevens

Cat Stevens, born Stephen Fredereick Stevens, is a British singer-songwriter known for his heartfelt voice and unique musical style. Born on July 21, 1948, he gained fame in the 1960s with hits like 'Wild World' and 'Peace Train'. Stevens' music blends elements of pop, folk, and world music, and has been beloved by audiences worldwide. more

“That there's no link between Islam and Christianity and Judaism. There wouldn't be Islam if there wasn't Christianity or Judaism, because it's all one long line of revelation. Seeing it from that point of view it makes you ask yourself why Muslims sometimes separate themselves from that large family that leads to Abraham and, even before that, to Adam. The only answer is that we're conditioned to do it by thinking, Hey, I do things better than he does.”

Thinking Long Sometimes Christianity Islam Point Of View Revelations Judaism

Author:Cat Stevens

“The sexual act - separating that from love itself - is centered solely in the body, whereas spirituality is connected to the whole self. Whether it's a female, a taste, or a sound, all these beautiful things affect our self. We are the perceivers of beauty, and that's why sex doesn't quite go far enough. You can go much further with the spiritual.”

Enough Beautiful Spiritual Spirituality Female Beautiful Things

Author:Cat Stevens

“God has decided the rules of life, whereby you don't trespass on anybody else's rights, and sin is something that upsets the balance of things. There are three types of sin: sin against yourself; sin against other people; and sin against God. People often sin against themselves and others and misbehave with God, too.”

People Sin Balance Upset Rules Of Life

Author:Cat Stevens

“Knowledge is a thing you can carry around with you, but you may not apply it. Some knowledge is indiscriminate, and it can be damaging. I recently found a wonderful definition of wisdom: It is that thing which results in the maximum good and the least harm.”

Wonderful

Author:Cat Stevens