People don't want other people to get high, because if you get high, you might see the falsity of the fabric of the society we live in.

You can't really be strong until you see a funny side to things.

But as Garcia said, you know, the '60s ain't over till the fat lady gets high. And that means that whatever it takes to get you high: sometimes grief, sometimes it's prayer, fasting. I prefer a joint.

You've got to get out and pray to the sky to appreciate the sunshine; otherwise you're just a lizard standing there with the sun shining on you.

The Republican consciousness has no integrity and it falls apart once you check it out. If you're a Christian, why would you want to fry this dude?

The Grateful Dead are our religion. This is a religion that doesn't pay homage to the God that all the other religions pay homage to.