Peter Tosh

Reggae Singer Guitarist Jamaican 1944 – 1987

Wailers legend whose militant reggae promoted social justice and equality.

392 quotes

"Downpressors try to keep me down, but I won't stay down"
Perseverance
"The herb is the healing of the nation, alcohol is the destruction"
Health
"Every man thinks his own situation is the best"
Wisdom
"Me don't come to fight, but we are willing to take up arms in self-defense"
Peace
"Equal rights and justice for all"
Justice
"Rastafari is a call to consciousness and spirituality"
Faith
"Music is a mirror of society, reflecting both its beauty and its pain"
Music
"One love, one heart, let's get together"
"The stone that the builder refused will always be the head corner stone"
Strength
"Don't look back in anger, look forward with hope"
Hope
"I am not a politician, I am a messenger"
Leadership
"Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery"
Freedom
"The truth shall set you free from bondage"
Truth
"Patience and time will reveal all things"
Patience
"A hungry belly has no ears for music or reason"
Work
"The struggle for justice never ends, but it must continue"
Justice
"Nature provides all that we need if we respect it"
Nature
"Knowledge of self is the beginning of wisdom"
Knowledge
"Death is not the end, but a transition to another state"
Death
"Create the life you want, don't wait for it to happen"
Creativity
"Fear is the enemy of progress and enlightenment"
Fear
"Stand firm in your convictions, even when alone"
Courage
"The power of love conquers all obstacles"
Love
"Money cannot buy happiness or inner peace"
Money
"Unity among people is stronger than any weapon"
Relationships
"Time teaches lessons that no school can provide"
Time
"Art is the expression of the soul's deepest truths"
Art
"Keep moving forward, never stop dreaming"
Dreams
"Gratitude opens the door to abundant blessings"
Gratitude
"Kindness is the language that all hearts understand"
Kindness