99 Quotes by Gil Scott-Heron

...Whitey's on the moon

It may be crazy, but I'm the closest thing I have to a voice of reason.

Man is a complex being: he makes deserts bloom - and lakes die.

All the dreams you show up in are not your own.

You never cared enough to be Black

When it comes to people's safety, money wins out every time

If someone comes to you and asks for help, and you can help them, you're supposed to help them. Why wouldn't you? You have been put in the position somehow to be able to help this person.

Your life has to consist of more than 'Black people should unite.' You hope they do, but not twenty-four hours a day.

Every show that sells out is like a hero's welcome for me.