Kanye West Quotes

In today's world, having money has allowed people who are extremely uncool to think that they're cool and carry it like that. People who really are cool and people who really are artists and have ideas have to literally turn in their cool card to society just to make it past the age of 28.

I am God's vessel. But my greatest pain in life is that I will never be able to see myself perform live.

If you have the opportunity to play this game of life you need to appreciate every moment. A lot of people don't appreciate the moment until it's passed.

Our work is never over.

I liberate minds with my music. That's more important than liberating a few people from apartheid or whatever.

I feel like I'm too busy writing history to read i... -Kanye West

I feel like I'm too busy writing history to read it.

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This quote humorously expresses the sentiment that being actively engaged in shaping or participating in contemporary events leaves little time for studying or reflecting on historical events. It implies a focus on personal involvement in creating history rather than passive observation or analysis of past events.

People always tell you, 'Be humble. Be humble.' When was the last time someone told you to be amazing? Be great! Be great! Be awesome! Be awesome!

My goal is just to be respected as a man when I walk down the street with my family. I don't care what your job is, you're not gonna talk down to me, you're not gonna try to get a rise out of me. I'm a man first. And in establishing that, some interesting things have happened.

I think business has to be stupider. I want to do really straightforward, stupid business - just talk to me like a 4-year-old. And I refuse to negotiate. I do not negotiate. I can collaborate. But I'm an artist, so as soon as you negotiate, you're being compromised.

I hate the way they portray us in the media. If you see a black family it says they're looting, if you see a white family it says they're looking for food.

I'm a trained fine artist. I went to art school from the time I was 5 years old. I was, like, a prodigy out of Chicago. I'd been in national competitions from the age of 14.

I love sleep; it's my favorite.

I thank Marc Jacobs so much for giving me the opportunity to design a shoe for Louis Vuitton, but the thing that broke my heart most was when they said, 'You're finished. The shoe's finished.'

I know how to swim through backlash. I can tread water through backlash... If anything, that's all giving me power.

If I was just a fan of music, I would think that I... -Kanye West

If I was just a fan of music, I would think that I was the number one artist in the world.

Keep your nose out the sky, keep your heart to god... -Kanye West

Keep your nose out the sky, keep your heart to god, and keep your face to the raising sun.

For me, money is not my definition of success. Ins... -Kanye West

For me, money is not my definition of success. Inspiring people is a definition of success.

Sometimes we be playing the politics too much and ... -Kanye West

Sometimes we be playing the politics too much and forget who we are just to win.

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The quote implies that in the pursuit of political success or victory, individuals can compromise their values, identity, or authenticity, becoming too focused on political maneuvering and losing sight of their true selves.

I was never really good at anything except for the... -Kanye West

I was never really good at anything except for the ability to learn.

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This quote suggests that the speaker does not consider themselves particularly talented or skilled in any specific area but highlights their strength in being a quick learner or having a talent for acquiring knowledge. It implies that the ability to learn and adapt is a valuable skill that the speaker possesses, even if they don't excel in other conventional areas of expertise. It underscores the significance of continuous learning and growth as a valuable asset.

I'm a human being. I've got opinions, I'm not always right, I'm not always on time, I don't always say things in the proper way, but my intentions are always extremely pure.

I just want people to be the best thems and live t... -Kanye West

I just want people to be the best thems and live the happiest lives possible.

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This quote expresses the speaker's desire for others to embrace their authenticity and live fulfilling and joyful lives. It implies that empowering people to be their best selves and pursue happiness leads to a more compassionate and harmonious world.

You don't have to be scared of me, because I am loyal. Why are people so scared of creative ideas and so scared of truth? All I want to do is do good.

I refuse to accept other people's ideas of happiness for me. As if there's a 'one size fits all' standard for happiness.