Jay-Z

"Don't worry about those who talk about you behind your back, they're behind you for a reason."

"The best way to predict the future is to create it."

"I'm a reflection of the community I come from."

"Build your own empire or die working for someone else's."

"Life is like a chess game - you have to think several moves ahead."

"Focus on your own path and don't compare your beginning to someone else's middle."

"Tidal changed the entire music industry conversation."

"I viewed myself as the young king who would continue the legacy."

"The truth is, greatness is a long journey."

"I'm here to inspire people, not to please everyone."

"Evolution is just how the world progresses; you grow or you die."

"Being successful doesn't mean you can't fail; it means you don't accept defeat."

"I came out the womb, the cord wrapped around my neck."

"Treat your body like a temple, not a storage unit."

"The measure of a man is how he treats those who can do him absolutely no good."

"Never settle for less than you deserve in any aspect of your life."

"I'm not just a rapper, I'm a brand that transcends music."

"Silence is violence when you see injustice and do nothing."

"You can't be afraid of change; you have to embrace it."

"Real kings fix their mistakes; they don't run from them."

"If you're not moving forward, you're standing still."

"Legacy is more important than any amount of money you could ever make."

"I realized that the only way to truly win is to be authentic."

"Fear is an illusion; it's only real if you believe it is."

"The struggle is a gift; it builds character and wisdom."

"I'm not trying to be the best, I'm trying to make the best."

"Time is the most valuable currency; spend it wisely."

"You don't have to be famous to be great; you have to be real."

"I've always believed that anything is possible if you work hard enough."

"Loyalty is earned through consistency and dedication."