147 Quotes by Mos Def

I ain’t no perfect man I’m tryna do the best that I can with what it is I have.

I’m trying to get low. People’s personalities can get in the way of their own work.

I don’t care about what brand you are, I’m concerned what type of man you are, what your principles and standards are.

Record companies are not necessarily interested in you realizing your artistic dream. The bottom line is that they got to sell records.

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

To me, it’s like happiness is about happiness, but happiness is a fight.

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

Reckless capitalism kills black people.

When people say, ‘I don’t see you enough,’ well just because you don’t see me don’t mean I don’t exist, or just ’cause you haven’t heard me don’t mean I haven’t been making noise. But if I keep making noise, you’ll pick up.