We are taught to consume. And that's what we do. But if we realized that there really is no reason to consume, that it's just a mind set, that it's just an addiction, then we wouldn't be out there stepping… — River Phoenix Copy Share Image
I've always felt somewhat out of place with other kids my own age", said River. "I was constantly reminded by people's reaction to our… — River Phoenix Copy Share Image
Although I can't stop all cruelty to living creatures on the planet, I can be kinder to every living creature in my life. — River Phoenix Copy Share Image
It's a great feeling to think that I can be a friend to so many people through my movies. — River Phoenix Copy Share Image
I really like acting because you can create a character. You can make someone who has never existed before. That's neat. — River Phoenix Copy Share Image
Sometimes I wish I wasn't as conscious as I am. It would be so much easier. — River Phoenix Copy Share Image
I don't want to get into the habit of thinking about my career because when it comes down to it, it's not that important. I could die tomorrow and the world would go on. I don't want to separate myself from the rest of the world. If the world is not going too good, I'm part of that. I'll be… — River Phoenix Copy Share
Vegetarianism is a link to perfection and peace. But it's a small link. There are lots of other issues: apartheid , vivisection, political prisoners, the arms race. There's so much going on in this world today, so much ignorance among people. That's not to say I'm not standing amongst everybody. But the point is, what can we do now? That's… — River Phoenix Copy Share
I feel that there are great minds up there who would like to see what I can do with an Oscar nomination. I guess… — River Phoenix Copy Share Image
Rich kids gave us their old clothes. They were the best clothes we ever had. We were these very pure, naive, poor children. The… — River Phoenix Copy Share Image
We were constantly moving to different countries and adjusting to new things. It was such a free feeling. I'm glad I didn't have a… — River Phoenix Copy Share Image
