Devil Quote by KRS-One
“I'd rather make one righteous dollar on my level Than make a million dollars spittin' rhymes for the devil.”
About This Quote
Source Song: “Self Destruction”, 1989
Choosing honest, modest earnings over flashy, morally compromising wealth leads to lasting integrity.
In simple terms: Earn honestly, avoid corrupt shortcuts.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize integrity over quick riches.
Themes
integrity
financial ethics
authenticity
Mood
determined
confident
Type
motivational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career choices
- investment decisions
- creative pursuits
Key Concepts
hip‑hop culture
social commentary
personal values
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “righteous” mean to you in work?
- How can you align income with values?
A Different Perspective
Risk of limiting financial potential by rejecting lucrative but unethical opportunities.
![“Maybe I'll just write books. I'd like to make another movie, but I don't want to go back and [do] what they want you to do, to make it for a million dollars. I did that. I don't need a lot, but I need what I used to get, and they don't give you that anymore.” quote by John Waters](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/4d4/john-waters-751_book_maybe-i-ll-just-write-books-i-d-like-to_139629.jpg)
![“Michael [Marcus] taught me one thing that was incredibly important... He taught me that you could make a million dollars. He showed me that if you applied yourself, great things could happen. It is very easy to miss the point that you really can do it.” quote by Bruce Kovner](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9e8/bruce-kovner-30819_can-do_michael-marcus-taught-me-one-thing-that_1708047.jpg)
