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20 Bob Marley Quotes On Life
Words to Live By!

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By Venesha Johnson | Associate Writer

Many of us know Bob Marley as the reggae legend he is. But he was so much more than just that; He was a philosopher whose words continue to inspire us locals and people across the globe. Many of his quotes on life are filled with wisdom, giving us insights into how we can live a more meaningful and authentic life. There are too many to count but here are 20 of my favourite powerful quotes by Bob Marley that shed light on life and having a fulfilling human experience.

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1. 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!

2. The greatness of a man is not in how much wealth he acquires, but in his integrity and his ability to affect those around him positively.

3. If you're white and you're wrong, then you're wrong; if you're black and you're wrong, you're wrong. People are people. Black, blue, pink, green - God make no rules about color; only society make rules where my people suffer, and that why we must have redemption and redemption now.

4. You not supposed to feel down over whatever happen to you. I mean, you're supposed to use whatever happen to you as some type of upper, not a downer.

5. Don't gain the world and lose your soul; wisdom is better than silver or gold.

6. Truth is everybody is going to hurt you: you just gotta find the ones worth suffering for.

7. Who are you to judge the life I live? I know I'm not perfect - and I don't live to be - but before you start pointing fingers...make sure you hands are clean!

8. Better to die fighting for freedom then be a prisoner all the days of your life.

9. The winds that sometimes take something we love, are the same that bring us something we learn to love. Therefore we should not cry about something that was taken from us, but, yes, love what we have been given. Because what is really ours is never gone forever.

10. Just because you are happy it does not mean that the day is perfect but that you have looked beyond its imperfections.

11. Beginnings are usually scary, and endings are usually sad, but it's everything in between that makes it all worth living.

12. Life and Jah are one in the same. Jah is the gift of existence. I am in some way eternal, I will never be duplicated. The singularity of every man and woman is Jah's gift. What we struggle to make of it is our sole gift to Jah. The process of what that struggle becomes, in time, the Truth.

13. The stone that the builder refused shall be the head cornerstone.

14. Judge not before you judge yourself. Judge not if you're not ready for judgment.

15. Money is numbers and numbers never end. If it takes money to be happy, your search for happiness will never end.

16. I wish we were all hippies and did yoga, lived in cottages, smoked weed, accepted everyone for whom they are, and listened to wonderful music. I wish money didn't make us who we are. I just wish we could redo society.

17. They will always tell you that you can't do what you want to do, but you can do what you want to do. You just have to believe in yourself. The system is to bring you down, but you can rise up.

18. Live for yourself and you will live in vain. Live for others and you will live again.

19. You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.

20. Love the life you live. Live the life you love.

These quotes are timeless reminders of what it means to live authentically, with love, integrity, and a sense of purpose. His words have certainly uplifted and inspired me and I hope they do the same for you. One Love!

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References & Sources For Bob Marley Quotes On Life

  1. Bob Marley Quotes  (Author of Bob Marley - Legend). (n.d.-b). https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/25241.Bob_Marley
  2. Theatre, C. (n.d.). 20 Bob Marley Quotes That Will Inspire You To Live Your Best Life | The Capitol Theatre. The Capitol Theatre. https://www.thecapitoltheatre.com/blog/detail/20-bob-marley-quotes-that-will-inspire-you-to-live-your-best-life

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