Tupac Shakur

Hip Hop Rapper Actor American 1971 – 1996

Poetic rapper whose socially conscious lyrics addressed systemic racism powerfully.

377 quotes

"Life goes on even when you can't imagine how."
Perseverance
"Take time to heal what has been broken inside."
Health
"A mother's love is the only love that's purely selfless."
Family
"I know it seems hard sometimes, but remember you're the strongest woman on earth."
Strength
"We ask for so much but we give so little."
Gratitude
"There's no way to succeed in the corporate world if you follow the rules."
Success
"Don't change on me. Don't extort me 'cause I came from the bottom."
"All we have is our word and our bond."
Truth
"I feel like role models today are not meant to be put on a pedestal."
Leadership
"The music industry is cold and heartless."
Music
"Imagination keeps the world turning."
Imagination
"I want to be a voice for the voiceless."
Justice
"Life's a bitch, but God's always gonna make a way."
Faith
"Money can't buy happiness, but it can ease suffering."
Happiness
"Every second counts when you're building something."
Work
"I'm trapped between being what I was and who I want to be."
Change
"Stop looking for external approval."
Wisdom
"Art should challenge people, not comfort them."
Art
"Knowledge is the most powerful weapon."
Knowledge
"I came up in the struggle, so I won't forget where I came from."
Gratitude
"Power is in the ability to define yourself."
Power
"Sometimes it snows in April, but that don't mean nothing."
Nature
"History repeats itself because we don't learn from it."
History
"The world needs healers, not more warriors."
Peace
"I want people to be comfortable in their own skin."
Beauty
"Patience is a virtue, but the clock is ticking."
Patience
"We celebrate mediocrity in this society."
Inspiration
"If you believe in yourself, you can accomplish anything."
Motivation
"Adventure is out there for those brave enough to seek it."
Adventure
"Love is the only way to transcend hate."
Love