110 Quotes by James Brown

Sometimes I feel like I'm a preacher as well, 'cause I can really get into an audience.

I used to think like Moses. That knocked me down for a couple years and put me in prison. Then I start thinking like Job. Job waited and became the wealthiest and richest man ever 'cause he believed in God.

You can take care of yourself, and God helps those who help themselves.

I've been held responsible for taxes I know nothing about.

I've been knocked down a lot of times.

I did the thing with bonds, which was about 30 million dollars, and didn't get none of the money on them.

I started Michael years ago. I saw him in Gary, Indiana, and we'd have him on the talent shows. He kind of emulated me, and did the best he could.

I think the best thing about being James Brown is looking at my little son. Hopefully I can make my son a role model to a lot of people.

My son don't have to say it loud, I'm black and I'm proud. He don't have to be called those crazy names.