"Fidelity to conscience is inconsistent with retiring modesty. If it be so, let the modesty succumb. It can be only a false modesty which can be thus endangered."

-- Harriet Martineau

#Modesty Quotes #Fidelity Quotes #Retiring Quotes

“I think functioning as a business manager can be a hindrance to having a real dialogue with the artist. I do think that artists need good lawyers and accountants, because they're dealing with serious money. But an artist who stands behind a manager? That's a little different. I think that can be a bad buffer.”

Source : Source: www.interviewmagazine.com
“One day, I got so disgusted that I sat down and wrote a list called 'Justin's list of things to do before he kicks the bucket.' I wrote it for myself and shortened it to 'Justin's Bucket List.' It was there on the wall, not as a story idea but as a motivational tool for myself, which actually ended up working pretty well.”
“The only solace can come from the state. In the Boston bombing, only a handful of people died in the end, even though a huge number were injured - and that was a huge attack in America. The government was very involved in providing aid and following up in the investigation.”

Source : Source: www.guernicamag.com
“My worst work happens when I get obedient.”
“There's probably a bunch of Power Stripe floating through the Def Jam offices right now.”
“I just think in order for someone to understand my game, they have to watch me more than once, because I'm not going to do anything that's extra flashy or freakishly athletic.”
“Don't be too severe in criticizing people's faults; consider how much they can bear. Don't be too lofty in enjoining virtue, so people may be able to follow.”
“Let's deal with each other honestly.”

Source : "Barbour Stands His Ground" by Craig Staats, www.cnn.com. July 24, 1997.

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