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" I never did anything I'm really ashamed of. "

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" I do support artists standing by their beliefs and walking with integrity. We have to find a better way to commercially exploit music while giving artists their proper respect. This cannot be done while taking their contributions for granted or trying to control the scope of their growth and power through threats and fear tactics. "

" The danger I faced was not accepted as reasonable grounds for deferring my tax payments, as authorities, who despite being told all of this, still chose to pursue action against me, as opposed to finding an alternative solution. "

" Nobody's going to force me to do something against my will. What do I owe anybody that I should submit my will to them? "

" I believe God will make a way. "

" That strong mother doesn't tell her cub, Son, stay weak so the wolves can get you. She says, Toughen up, this is reality we are living in. "

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" Hip-Hop isn't just music, it is also a spiritual movement of the blacks! You can't just call Hip-Hop a trend! "

" Everything we do should be a result of our gratitude for what God has done for us. "

" As musicians and artists, it's important we have an environment - and I guess when I say environment, I really mean the industry, that really nurtures these gifts. Oftentimes, the machine can overlook the need to take care of the people who produce the sounds that have a lot to do with the health and well-being of society. "

" I don't need anybody to market or promote me. If people don't want to hear this music, then it's not for them. You cannot please everybody. "

" When I have a creative insight, there is a high. I think back in the day, I made music as much as I did because it made me feel so good. I think you could argue that there is a creative addiction - but, you know, the healthy kind. "

" With The Fugees initially, and even with 'Miseducation', it was very hip-hop - always a singing over beats. I don't think people have really heard me sing out. So if I do record again, perhaps it will have an expanded context. Where people can hear a bit more. "

" This life is a process of learning. "

" When you're young and everything dramatic is exciting, you start to believe that hype that, in order to be an artist, you have to suffer. I've graduated from that school. "

" I don't know anybody that's not emotionally unstable or schizophrenic. "

" Over-commercialization and its resulting restrictions and limitations can be very damaging and distorting to the inherent nature of the individual. I did not deliberately abandon my fans, nor did I deliberately abandon any responsibilities. "

" I had to confront my fears and master my every demonic thought about inferiority, insecurity, or the fear of being black, young, and gifted in this Western culture. "

" We can't plan life. All we can do is be available for it. "

" We have to make sure the music and the message and the words and all the elements come through in our songs and every time we appear in public. "

" Be honest, brutally honest. That is what's going to maintain relationships. "

" I'm trying to open up my range and really sing more. With The Fugees initially, and even with 'Miseducation,' it was very hip-hop - always a singing over beats. I don't think people have really heard me sing out. So if I do record again, perhaps it will have an expanded context. Where people can hear a bit more. "

" I tried to manipulate and control people, and I harbored resentment. I wanted to be forgiven, but I wouldn't forgive others. "

" Reality is easy. It's deception that's the hard work. "

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" What was freely given to me, I freely give. "

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