Mos Def

All Mos Def Quotes

• You're not gonna get through life without being worshipful or devoted to something. You're either devoted to your job, or to your desires. So the… Allah
• I've always loved rhyming. I love language. Always Loved
• To me, playing an instrument and singing, all of these different things are just as natural to me as rhyming. All
• There are a lot of people who call themselves teachers or leaders, but they're really just propagandists. Call
• You have to be an extremist to believe that you're gonna be the president of the United States and your name is Barack Hussein Obama!… Application
• I know what it feels like to have the door slammed firmly in my face, so I'm cool with that. Cool
• When people say, 'I don't see you enough,' well just because you don't see me don't mean I don't exist, or just 'cause you haven't… Been
• If 'Life in Marvelous Times' can't get on the radio, then I don't need to be on the radio. Inspirational
• That's what I've been trying to strive for - to draw a clear picture, to open up a new dimension. Been
• I'm just an artist and I'm doin' what I like to do. Artist
• Focused. I'm a hustler. And my hustle is trying to figure out the best ways to do what I like without having to do much… Best
• I'm not shy about heated debate or passionate discourse, but when people get crazy or rude, that's a buzz kill. There's got to be a… Basic
• That idea of peace and love toward humanity shouldn't be nationalistic or denominational. It should be a chief concern for all mankind. All
• I'm a passionate person. I'm a lot of things, like most people are. Most people are dynamic. The focus is not on me though, I'm… Aim
• What I take from writers I like is their economy - the ability to use language to very effective ends. The ability to have somebody… Ability
• Good art provides people with a vocabulary about things they can't articulate. Art
• Hip-hop is the last true folk art. Art
• I don't hate nobody. I hate certain conditions that are inflicted upon the people - and they're helpless with it. Certain
• My presence speaks volumes before I say a word. Inspirational
• And remember don't high post when you're far from home, and high posting when you're all alone. All
• I don't have advice for people on how to dress. People should dress based on what they find beautiful. My best advice: Keep your clothes… Advice
• All the things that are worth doing, take time. All
• I just don't think it's very dignified to ask people to like you. You can just wind up being somebody's ottoman. Ask
• Twitter freaks me out. You have followers? It feels so obsessive and proprietary. Followers
• Bob Marley performed the 'One Love Peace' concert in Jamaica with the two different warring political sides. There's always been that in black music and… Been

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