Common

Hip Hop Rapper Actor American Born 1972 (age 54)

Conscious rapper whose poetic lyrics addressed social issues and relationships.

371 quotes

"Death is not the opposite of life, but a part of it."
Death
"Freedom is not the absence of responsibility, but the acceptance of it."
Freedom
"Work is love made visible."
Work
"The greatest discovery of our time is that a person can change his life by changing his attitude."
Change
"Humor is the most civilized weapon for dealing with the world's challenges."
Humor
"Every person has the power to change the course of history."
Power
"Faith is not about believing without proof; it's about trusting without certainty."
Faith
"A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way."
Leadership
"The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now."
Time
"Perseverance is not perfection, it's progress."
Perseverance
"Gratitude is the antidote to all suffering."
Gratitude
"Creativity is the residue of time wasted."
Creativity
"Justice is a concept that requires constant vigilance."
Justice
"Patience teaches us what impatience cannot learn."
Patience
"True strength lies in vulnerability and authenticity."
Strength
"Fear is just a feeling; it cannot control your destiny."
Fear
"Power without wisdom is dangerous; wisdom without power is futile."
Power
"Money is a tool; the question is how you choose to use it."
Money
"Health is not just the absence of disease, but a state of wellness."
Health
"Adventure teaches us what we're truly capable of."
Adventure
"The imagination is the beginning of creation."
Imagination
"Technology serves humanity best when it remains our tool, not our master."
Technology
"Those who don't learn from history are doomed to repeat it."
History
"Philosophy begins in wonder."
Philosophy
"Literature allows us to live a thousand lives before we die."
Literature
"Peace is not merely the absence of war, but the presence of justice."
Peace
"War destroys, but peace must be built."
War
"The political compass bends toward justice, though its arc is long."
Politics
"Motivation is the fuel that propels us toward our goals."
Motivation
"Inspiration strikes when you're ready to receive it."
Inspiration