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"I think it's way harder when you have success, 'cause people tend to not treat you the same or look at you the same because they see the success or the money you make."
"Black Power is giving power to people who have not had power to determine their destiny."
"And who can doubt that it will lead to the worst disorders when minds created free by God are compelled to submit slavishly to an outside will? When we are told to deny our senses and subject them to the whim of others? When people devoid of whatsoever competence are made judges over experts and are granted authority to treat them as they please? These are the novelties which are apt to bring about the ruin of commonwealths and the subversion of the state."
"We're like licorice. Not everybody likes licorice, but the people who like licorice really like licorice."
"The key to greatness is to look for people's potential and spend time developing it."
"You do know it cost money to put a t-shirt on your back? You do know it cost money have a house? You do know it cost money to eat? Get money, don't let these people fool you."
"Walk away from 'friendships' that make you feel small and insecure, and seek out people who inspire you and support you"
"Some people get an education without going to college. The rest get it after they get out."
"How do you explain what it feels like to get on the stage and make poetry that you know sinks into the hearts and souls of people who are unable to express it"
"Let people say whatever they like, stick to your own convictions, and rest assured, the world will be at your feet. They say, "Have faith in this fellow or that fellow", but I say, "Have faith in yourself first", that's the way. Have faith in yourself-all power is in you-be conscious and bring it out. Say, "I can do everything.""
"The Americans are a very lucky people. They're bordered to the north and south by weak neighbors, and to the east and west by fish."
"There's no excuse for the young people not knowing who the heroes and heroines are or were."
"Do not allow people to dim your shine because they are blinded. Tell them to put on some sunglasses because we were born this way."
"You can please some of the people some of the time, all of the people some of the time, some of the people all of the time, but you can never please all of the people all of the time."
"Development is not about factories, dams and roads. Development is about people. The goal is material, cultural and spiritual fulfilment for the people. The human factor is of supreme value in development."
"Don't be afraid to show your light.. If it ends up being too much for people.. tell them to wear sunglasses!"
"The thing about smart people is that they seem like crazy people to dumb people."
"It's better to be hated for who you are, than to be loved for someone you're not. It's a sign of your worth sometimes, if you're hated by the right people."
"There are only three types of people; those who have found God and serve him; those who have not found God and seek him, and those who live not seeking, or finding him. The first are rational and happy; the second unhappy and rational, and the third foolish and unhappy."
"A simple rule in dealing with those who are hard to get along with is to remember that this person is striving to assert his superiority; and you must deal with him from that point of view."
