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Break Quote by Mos Def

“Why did one straw break the camel's back? Here's the…” quote by Mos Def — Download Open image

“Why did one straw break the camel's back? Here's the secret: The million other straws underneath it.”

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I was taught when there's somethin' you can change around keep quiet, you got nothin' to complain about.

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I don't hate nobody. I hate certain conditions that are inflicted upon the people - and they're helpless with it.

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Never break another man's rice bowl.

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