147 Quotes by Mos Def

You want to know how to rhyme, then learn how to add. It's mathematics.

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

I come from a family of very devout, praying people. That idea of peace and love toward humanity shouldn't be nationalistic or denominational. It should be a chief concern for all mankind.

Good art provides people with a vocabulary about things they can't articulate.

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 culture in general. It's no surprise because black music is such a reflection of what's going on in black life. It's not unusual for hip-hop.

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

And remember don't high post when you're far from home, and high posting when you're all alone.

Everything's got space between it, the planets, trees, your eyes. Your eyes get too close together, it's a whole different world. You can lose perspective.

If 'Life in Marvelous Times' can't get on the radio, then I don't need to be on the radio.