They used to rush through here, and it was wonderful to watch, it was the hurry of men who knew where they were going and were eager to get there. Now they’re hurrying because they are afraid. It’s not a purpose that drives them, it’s fear.

Is not time that is ticking, its our own lives, now that you know, pay attention to what matters

I think relationships are broken up because of the media.

I was forced to be an artist and a CEO from the beginning, so I was forced to be like a businessman because when I was trying to get a record deal, it was so hard to get a record deal on my own that it was either give up or create my own company.

I collect art, and I drink wine... things that I like that I had never been exposed to. But I never said, &#39;I&#39;m going to buy art to impress this crowd.&#39; That&#39;s just ridiculous to me. I don&#39;t live my life like that, because how could you be happy with yourself?

Racism is taught in the home. We agree on that? Well, it&#39;s very hard to teach racism to a teenager who&#39;s listening to rap music and who idolizes, say, Snoop Dogg. It&#39;s hard to say, &#39;That guy is less than you.&#39; The kid is like, &#39;I like that guy, he&#39;s cool. How is he less than me?

Jay-Z

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