Those who trade in their freedom for their protection deserve neither.

Quote by Talib Kweli

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I don't feel comfortable making empty music.

I don't feel comfortable making empty music.

I think all those artists are artists who are appreciated because you believe their words...

I think all those artists are artists who are appreciated because you believe their words...

Once you get past appearances, you can tell whose shit is fake and whose shit...

Once you get past appearances, you can tell whose shit is fake and whose shit...

Saying nigga just to keep our teeth white, like Paul Mooney. Fighting spiritual wars, like...

Saying nigga just to keep our teeth white, like Paul Mooney. Fighting spiritual wars, like...

At exactly which point do you start to realize, that life without knowledge is death...

At exactly which point do you start to realize, that life without knowledge is death...

Niggas with knowledge is more dangerous than niggas with guns. They make the guns easy...

Niggas with knowledge is more dangerous than niggas with guns. They make the guns easy...

The beautiful thing about hip-hop is it's like an audio collage. You can take any...

The beautiful thing about hip-hop is it's like an audio collage. You can take any...

These cats drink champagne and toast to death and pain, like slaves on a ship...

These cats drink champagne and toast to death and pain, like slaves on a ship...

Runnin' through your town, huntin' you down, frontin' you down, this fuckin' clown tried to...

Runnin' through your town, huntin' you down, frontin' you down, this fuckin' clown tried to...

I not only wanted to showcase lyrical skills but also continue to drop knowledge on...

I not only wanted to showcase lyrical skills but also continue to drop knowledge on...

Hip-hop isn't as complex as a woman is.

Hip-hop isn't as complex as a woman is.

Bear witness I'm like shot clocks, interstate cops, and blood clots, my point is your...

Bear witness I'm like shot clocks, interstate cops, and blood clots, my point is your...

Ain't nobody making music to not be heard and the easiest way to be heard...

Ain't nobody making music to not be heard and the easiest way to be heard...

I will never do a record without some sense of responsibility.

I will never do a record without some sense of responsibility.

Rhymes stronger than Popeye with the spinach.

Rhymes stronger than Popeye with the spinach.

People consider Black Star a great album, and I think it's a classic album. But...

People consider Black Star a great album, and I think it's a classic album. But...

And you know, art as commerce, doesn't really make too much sense, they don't go...

And you know, art as commerce, doesn't really make too much sense, they don't go...

We remain, hotter than the blue part of the flame. I got a glock in...

We remain, hotter than the blue part of the flame. I got a glock in...

Hi-Tek is on three or four songs on the new record.

Hi-Tek is on three or four songs on the new record.

Woman are complex creatures.

Woman are complex creatures.