29 Quotes by Alanis Morissette

Alanis Morissette is a Canadian-American singer-songwriter who rose to fame in the 1990s with her album “Jagged Little Pill,” which has sold over 33 million copies worldwide. Her music combines elements of rock, pop, and alternative, and her honest and introspective lyrics have resonated with fans around the world. Morissette’s music often touches on themes of love, heartbreak, and self-discovery, and her distinctive voice and emotive performances have made her one of the most beloved artists of her generation. (Bio)

Alanis Morissette Quotes


Fame is hollow. It amplifies what is there. If there is any self-doubt, or hatred, or lack of ability to connect with people, fame will magnify it. (Meaning)

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Running has made being depressed impossible. If I’m going through something emotional and just go outside for a run, you can rest assured I’ll come back with clarity.

Music helps you find the truths you must bring into the rest of your life.

I found that the more truthful and vulnerable I was, the more empowering it was for me.

the truth of who we are is innate goodness, and the whole journey is really about removing any obstacle or false belief that keeps us from knowing that

I see my body as an instrument, rather than an ornament.

A feeling is not bottomless. once felt all the way through,a great peace greets you there

What’s that line from TS Eliot? To arrive at the place where you started, but to know it for the first time. I’m able to write about a breakup from a different place. Same brokenness. Same rock-bottom. But a little more informed, now I’m older. Thank God for growing up.

A brave action is often followed by grief. Do not let my resistance to grief stop the brave action.

The ego is a fascinating monster.

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Don’t be surprised if I love you for all that you are.

Meeting the man of my dreams and then meeting his beautiful wife

It’s like ten thousand spoons, when all you need is a knife.

I want to walk through life instead of being dragged through it.

Life has a funny way of helping you out when you think that everything’s gone wrong.

I think quite spiritually of myself. I feel like I’m here to support the human evolution.

The person who knows HOW will always have a job. The person who knows WHY will always be his boss. (Meaning)

I think God is everything. Human beings created the punitive, vengeful deity who considers us to be innate sinners.

In a perfect world, there would be no censorship, because there would be no judgement.

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I’m sorry to myself, for treating me worse than I would anybody else.

I don’t want to be your other half. I believe that one and one make two.

I highly recommend getting older! There’s less tendency to people-please.

Well, as a kid I did not get Shakespeare. I just never understood it.

I never regret anything I do. It’s part of who I am now, and I like who I am now.

I sabotage myself for fear of what my bigness could do.

Once I know who I’m not, then I’ll know who I am.

Profanity is merely an expression of one’s emotions

Who I am inside determines how I feel about my body instead of the other way around

You are a worksmith and who cares for his brothers, whos not seduced by illusions or fair weather friends.

― Alanis Morissette Quotes

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