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Bob Marley Quotes By NicoleIreland [15 more lists]

Bob Marley, a well-known reggae musician who hailed from Jamaica, earned the title of music legend with songs like "I Shot the Sheriff", "No Woman, No Cry", "One Love" and "Could You Be Loved", to name a few. Though he died in 1981, his legacy and words live on, continuing to inspire people the world over. These are some of the best Bob Marley quotes.

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Trenchtown Rock

"One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain."

This line appears in the song "Trenchtown Rock", which was included on the 1973 album African Herbsman.
2

Judge Not

"Who are you to judge the life I live?
I know I'm not perfect
-and I don't live to be-
but before you start pointing fingers...
make sure you hands are clean!"

This line is from the song "Judge Not", the first single that Bob Marley ever recorded. It was later included on the 1992 compilation CD set Songs of Freedom.
3

Who is Worth Suffering For?

"The truth is, everyone is going to hurt you. You just got to find the ones worth suffering for."

This is one of Bob Marley's most famous quotes. And it's not hard to see why. There are some people in life that are, in fact, worth suffering for.
4

I Know

"When the race gets hard to run, it means you just can’t take the pace."

This line appeared in the song "I Know", a song off of the Confrontation album, which was released two years after Marley's death.
5

Man's Greatness

"The greatness of a man is not in how much wealth he acquires, but in his integrity and his ability to affect those around him positively."

This is another inspiring quote that should be taken to heart. Man's greatness should be measured by his integrity and how he affects those around him.
6

Zimbabwe

"Every man gotta right to decide his own destiny."

This line is from the song "Zimbabwe", which appeared on the 1979 album Survival and the 1992 compilation CD set Songs of Freedom.
7

Bob Marley's Ambition

"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."

This is a very noble ambition and one that many people would agree with. To see all of mankind finally get along after so much fighting and hatred would be wondrous thing.
8

Redemption Song

"None but ourselves can free our minds."

Redemption Song was included on the 1980 album Uprising, which also included Forever Loving Jah and Could You Be Loved.
9

Coming in From the Cold

"When one door is closed, don't you know that many more are open."

Coming in From the Cold was also featured on the Uprising album.
10

Zion Train

"Don't Gain The World & Lose Your Soul
Wisdom Is Better Than Silver Or Gold."

These lyrics are from the song Zion Train, the first track of side two of the Uprising album.
11

Wake Up and Live

"Wake up and live."

The song "Wake Up and Live" is included on the 1980 album Survival, which also includes So Much Trouble in The World and Africa Unite.
12

Get Up, Stand Up

"Get up, stand up. Stand up for your rights. Get up, stand up. Don't give up the fight."

These lyrics are contained in the song "Get Up, Stand Up", which originally appeared on the 1073 album Burnin'. It was later included on the albums Legend and Rebel Music.
13

No Woman No Cry

"My fear is my only courage."

No Woman, No Cry was a song included on the 1974 album Natty Dread. It was included one year later on the Live! album. Since its initial release, it's been recorded by numerous other musical acts, including Gym Class Heroes, Blues Traveler, and Cobie Caillat, to name a few.

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Roger Royce
Bob Marley Quotes at 7/15/2011 10:46 PM

Excellent list. NicoleIreland. Very inspirational.

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