Common Quotes

Time is real, we can't rewind it... Out of everybody I met, who told the truth? Time did.

I just want people to feel like they can achieve something great in their lives. We all go through rough times, but love is the antidote. You've got to dream and just believe in yourself. And if you believe, you will achieve it.

Education is what you get from reading the small print; experience is what you get from not reading it.

Never lookin' back or too far in front of me; the present is a gift and I just wanna be.

Man, just believe in yourself, be able to dream, and know that there's going to be valleys and peaks. Always stay centered, and know that God is the key, the beginning and end of everything you do.

I love black thighs, you sisters better realize That real hair and real eyes get real guys. So before you makeup your face, you better make up your mind.

One day it'll all make sense.

We as people have a purpose here to contribute to the Earth, to contribute to people's goodness and good life.

I put God first, and strive to do my best by being a loving human being, recognizing that sometimes I make mistakes and bad choices.

Not everyone is the same. You can't label a person just because of what they do or what they've done.

Now is our time to change the world

Don't believe in role models, but if I do, then I'm mine

To me to be a storyteller is you got to be able to speak the truth. You've got to be able to absorb life and take in life and be able to interpret it in a way that anybody in this room could say, "Man, that's my story. I can relate to that."

I want a better world, I want love and harmony amongst people no matter what color you are, what race or what background you come from or sexual orientation.

If heaven had a height, you would be that tall

I start thinking: How many souls hip-hop has affected? How many dead folks this art resurrected? How many nations this culture connected? Who am I to judge one's perspective?

It's hard to see blessings in a violent culture

When I see people of my likeness, or who are somebody that I feel connected to, doing something great, I fee like I can do it. It gives me some hope and vision.

No matter what walk of life you're from, you can appreciate the music - songs [can] resonate in your soul and your heart.

We obviously feel destiny and purpose and do what we do, but within that are ways to help others and to inspire others and to support and encourage people.

I believe in heaven more than hell, lessons more than jail. In the ghetto, let love prevail with a story to tell. My eyes see the glory, and well, The world waiting for me to yell, "I Have A Dream!"

Now I'm on the rise, doin' business with my guys. Visions realize, music [your craft] affected lives. A gift from the skies, to be recognized, I'm keeping my eye on the people, that's the prize

Come close to me baby. Let your love hold you. I know this world is crazy, but what's it without you?

I attribute my ability to maintain cool to God, self-esteem, and knowing my purpose in life. It can't be based on anything material or external.

I felt like I had experienced a lot of things in the first chapter of my life, and I wanted it to inspire and motivate people, so I just started writing.