I don't let my religious world get too complicated. Bono complicatereligiousworld Change image and share on social
The French are so into themselves that they don't even notice you. Bono frenchnotice Change image and share on social
The great music for so many artists - the Beatles, the Rolling Stones - was always at the moment when they were closest to pop. It would be easy for U2 to go off and have a concept album, but I want us to stay in the pop fray. Bono albumartistbeatles share on social
Marriage is this grand madness, and I think if people knew that, they would perhaps take it more seriously. Bono grandknowmadness Change image and share on social
I felt rich when I was 20 years old and my wife was paying my bills. Just being in a band, I've always felt blessed. Bono bandbillbless Change image and share on social
Mandela's heroism is the heroism of a man who suffered so badly for what he thought of as freedom. And yet when he had the upper hand he has this incredible self-control and these incredible leadership qualities. Bono badlycontrolfreedom share on social
Because I was suspicious of the traditional Christian church, I tended to tar them all with the same brush. That was a mistake, because there are righteous people working in a whole rainbow of belief systems - from Hasidic Jews to right-wing Bible Belters to charismatic Catholics. Bono beliefbelterbible share on social
I truly believe that when the history books are written, our age will be remembered for three things: the war on terror, the digital revolution, and what we did - or did not do - to put the fire out in Africa. History, like God, is watching what we do. Bono africaagebook share on social
Sadly, I do my homework. I've a soft spot for the boring minutiae. I read the Charter of the United Nations before meeting with Kofi Annan. I read the Meltzer report, and then I'll read C. Fred Bergsten's defense of institutions like the World Bank and the I.M.F. It's embarrassing to admit. Bono admitannanbank share on social
Facts, like people, want to be free - and when they're free, liberty is usually around the corner. Bono cornerfactfree Change image and share on social
