Paul David Hewson · "Grace defies reason and logic. Love interrupts the consequences of your action..."

*Bono: In Conversation with Michka Assayas* (2005) on faith and redemption · Checked on 12 March 2026

Grace defies reason and logic. Love interrupts the consequences of your actions, which in my case is very good news indeed, because I’ve done a lot of stupid stuff.

Analysis

The quote appears verbatim on **page 192** of the 2005 Hodder & Stoughton edition of *Bono: In Conversation with Michka Assayas*. The context matches the discussion on faith, grace, and personal redemption, where Bono reflects on his understanding of divine grace as transcending logic and mitigating personal failings. No credible sources dispute the attribution, and the book is a well-documented primary source of Bono’s interviews. The phrasing aligns with his public persona and theological musings in other interviews from that era.

Background

Bono, the lead singer of U2, has frequently discussed his Christian faith and its influence on his life and activism. The 2005 book *Bono: In Conversation with Michka Assayas* compiles interviews where he explores themes like grace, social justice, and personal flaws. His remarks often blend spiritual reflection with self-deprecating humor, a tone consistent with this quote.

Verdict summary

Bono (Paul David Hewson) did make this statement in his 2005 interview with Michka Assayas, as published in the book *Bono: In Conversation*.

Sources consulted

— Assayas, Michka. *Bono: In Conversation with Michka Assayas* (2005), Hodder & Stoughton, **p. 192**. ISBN 978-0340834359.

— U2 Official Website – [Faith and Spirituality Section](https://www.u2.com/) (archived interviews and statements on Bono’s beliefs).

— *Christianity Today* (2005) – ['Bono’s Gospel'](https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2005/december/30.72.html) (Dec 2005), discussing the book’s themes.