Bob Marley

Reggae legend

Modern influential 93 sayings

Sayings by Bob Marley

The biggest coward is a man who awakens a woman's love with no intention of loving her.

1970s — Attributed
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I don't have enough education to be a damn fool.

1979 — Interview with Bob Marley
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Beginnings are usually scary, and endings are usually sad, but it's everything in between that makes it all worth living.

1970s — Attributed
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I'm not perfect, I'm not a saint. I'm a man.

1970s — Attributed
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Who are you to judge the life I live? I know I'm not perfect and I don't care to be. Before you start pointing fingers, make sure your hands are clean.

1970s — Attributed
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Free speech carries with it some freedom to listen.

1970s — Attributed
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I don't know what is a spliff.

1978 — Press conference when asked about marijuana
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My father was a white man. I mean, my mother was a black woman. And I am a black man. I don't care about my father, I care about my mother. And I care about my people.

1979 — Interview with Bob Marley in 1979, discussing his mixed heritage and identity.
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Me don't have no education. Me have inspiration. If me was educated, me would be a damn fool.

Unknown — Interview with Bob Marley, discussing his lack of formal education.
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Man is a universe to himself. If a man don't love himself, he can't love nobody else.

Unknown — Interview, discussing self-love and human nature.
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Me say, 'Why do you want to start a war?' He say, 'Because I need to sell guns.'

Unknown — Interview, discussing the motivations behind war and conflict.
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The biggest disease today is the lack of love.

Unknown — Interview, discussing global issues and societal problems.
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The truth is, everyone is going to hurt you. You just got to find the ones worth suffering for.

Unknown — Attributed quote, often shared as a life philosophy.
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Herb is the healing of a nation, alcohol is the destruction.

Unknown — Interview, discussing his views on marijuana and alcohol.
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When the root is strong, the fruit is sweet.

Unknown — Attributed quote, often shared as a philosophical statement.
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Overcome the devils with a thing called love.

1976 — Lyrics from his song 'Positive Vibration'.
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The more people smoke herb, the more Babylon fall.

Unknown — Interview, discussing his views on marijuana and societal change.
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You ain't gonna miss your water until your well runs dry.

1974 — Lyrics from his song 'No Woman, No Cry', a common Jamaican proverb.
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Prejudice is a chain, it can hold you. If you learn to break that chain you can free yourself.

Unknown — Attributed quote, often shared as a philosophical statement.
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Life is one big road with lots of signs. So when you riding through the ruts, don't complicate your mind. Flee from hate, mischief and jealousy. Don't bury your thoughts, put your vision to reality. Wake Up and Live!

1979 — Lyrics from his song 'Wake Up and Live'.
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