Nas

Hip Hop Rapper American Born 1973 (age 53)

Illmatic visionary whose introspective lyrics defined 1990s East Coast rap.

350 quotes

"The world is yours, but you gotta work for it daily."
Success
"I write for the wretched, not for the rich."
Justice
"Knowledge of self is the beginning of all wisdom."
Wisdom
"Street life is the best teacher if you pay attention."
Education
"Time waits for no one, so make your moves count."
Time
"Real recognize real, and I see myself in the truth."
Truth
"The pen is mightier than the sword in this game."
Art
"Build yourself up before you can build empires."
Strength
"Every moment is an opportunity to change your narrative."
Change
"Loyalty to yourself comes before loyalty to anyone else."
Courage
"The struggle teaches you more than comfort ever could."
Perseverance
"Vision without execution is just a dream."
Dreams
"Money doesn't define you; your character does."
Money
"Learn from the past, but don't live in it."
History
"Your mind is the only thing nobody can take from you."
Freedom
"Hard work beats talent when talent isn't willing."
Work
"Peace comes from understanding yourself first."
Peace
"The greatest power is knowing when to stay silent."
Power
"Creativity is rebellion against the ordinary."
Creativity
"Fear is just a test of your faith."
Faith
"Nature teaches patience to those who observe it."
Patience
"Leadership is about lifting others while rising."
Leadership
"Health is wealth that money cannot buy."
Health
"Beauty fades, but wisdom endures forever."
Beauty
"Death reminds us to live with purpose every day."
Death
"Imagination is where all revolutions begin."
Imagination
"Kindness costs nothing but creates infinite value."
Kindness
"Technology is a tool, not a master."
Technology
"Philosophy without action is empty words."
Philosophy
"Literature preserves the wisdom of generations."
Literature