He was singer, musician, and songwriter who rose from the slums of Jamaica to serve as a world ambassador for reggae music. Marley’s music was heavily influenced by the social issues of his homeland, and he is considered to have given voice to the specific political and cultural nexus of Jamaica. One of those performers whose legend only grows with time.
(1889 – 1977)
– Bob Marley Quotes –
In this bright future you can’t forget your past.
~ Bob Marley
The good times of today, are the sad thoughts of tomorrow.
~ Bob Marley
When you smoke the herb, it reveals you to yourself.
~ Bob Marley
My music fights against the system that teaches to live and die.
~ Bob Marley
People want to listen to a message, word from Jah. This could be passed through me or anybody. I am not a leader. Messenger. The words of the songs, not the person, is what attracts people.
~ Bob Marley
My music will go on forever. Maybe it’s a fool say that, but when me know facts me can say facts. My music will go on forever.
~ Bob Marley
Tell the children the truth.
~ Bob Marley
I don’t stand for the black man’s side, I don’ t stand for the white man’s side. I stand for God’s side.
~ Bob Marley
Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery, none but ourselves can free our minds!
~ Bob Marley
I’ve been here before and will come again, but I’m not going this trip through.
~ Bob Marley
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!
~ Bob Marley
Bob Marley isn’t my name. I don’t even know my name yet.
~ Bob Marley
The hotter the battle the sweeter the victory.
~ Bob Marley
Me only have one ambition, y’know. I only have one thing I really like to see happen. I like to see mankind live together – black, white, Chinese, everyone – that’s all.
~ Bob Marley
You have to be someone.
~ Bob Marley
None but ourselves can free our minds.
~ Bob Marley
Open your eyes, look within. Are you satisfied with the life you’re living?
~ Bob Marley
When one door is closed, don’t you know, another is open.
~ Bob Marley
One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.
~ Bob Marley
Man is a universe within himself.
~ Bob Marley
