Song Quotes by Ronnie James Dio

Where was your star?, Was it far, was it far When did we leave?, We believed, we believed, we believed.

— Ronnie James Dio

My childhood was safe and sane. No abuse and no traumas. I was surrounded by a large and loving family who taught me the…

— Ronnie James Dio

Lyrically I like to use themes that make the listener use his or her imagination, and to give a little of the lessons I've…

— Ronnie James Dio

My hand landed on a rock, and the gnome landed on it, squashing my thumb between the rock and the gnome. Basically, it was…

— Ronnie James Dio

I never planned to join Black Sabbath - it just happened. It was back in 1979 when they were celebrating their 10th anniversary.

— Ronnie James Dio

No, I will never do another Rainbow album. I'll never ever do that again. I want no part in doing it; I want no…

— Ronnie James Dio

The world is full of Kings and Queens, Who blind your eyes and steal your dreams.

— Ronnie James Dio

Sing me a song, you're a singer.

— Ronnie James Dio

The music industry's actions at the time of 9/11 and since have been actions driven by patriotism in most instances, and greed and stupidity…

— Ronnie James Dio

I think that he was a prophet. I've had a difficult time coming to terms with Jesus Christ as the Son of God.

— Ronnie James Dio

I refuse to be beaten in any way shape or form, so I'm gonna beat this too.

— Ronnie James Dio

Say it Loud and say it Proud, 'Metal Will Never Die!'

— Ronnie James Dio

The Catholic Church, though I think it's important that people grow up with moral values, I just always disagreed with their tactics, which I…

— Ronnie James Dio

Saddam's fate should be in the hands of his country men. They were the major victims of his brutal reign and should decide his…

— Ronnie James Dio

In my mind, we live in Heaven, and we live in Hell.

— Ronnie James Dio