"It is true that we do not recognize greatness among us. Our measurements of importance are generally faulty and speak mainly to the superficialities of life, e.g., where one lives, the type of clothing one wears, the cars one drives, to the number of bodyguards that one employs to carry bags and open and close doors."

-- Haki R. Madhubuti

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“I think quality will be increasingly important-we're moving away from a time of fast fashion. But really, the only constant in fashion is that you must keep moving forward, otherwise you'll be left behind.”
“A guy can do far far worse than surrounding himself with people who restore his faith in humanity.”
“Half to forget the wandering and pain, Half to remember days that have gone by, And dream and dream that I am home again!”

Source : 1913 'Brumana'.
“Watch what people are cynical about, and one can often discover what they lack.”
“There is no certainty of what will or won't be in our lives. All we have is this moment. The last is gone, the next isn't here yet.”
“Peace requires something far more difficult than revenge or merely turning the other cheek; it requires empathizing with the fears and unmet needs that provide the impetus for people to attack each other. Being aware of these feelings and needs, people lose their desire to attack back because they can see the human ignorance leading to these attacks; instead, their goal becomes providing the empathic connection and education that will enable them to transcend their violence and engage in cooperative relationships.”
“Life is like a motion picture, everything is like a movie. In one of my rhymes I say, "My life is like a movie/Directed by King Louie".”
“We need the wisdom of women, and the experience of married people and parents, and the depth of the contemplative if we are to be formed as preachers.”

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