Quote by Mos Def
Good art provides people with a vocabulary about things they cant

Good art provides people with a vocabulary about things they cant articulate. – Mos Def

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I have no confidence issues with the impact or the quality of the music. No one in hip-hop, before this point and to this point, with all due respect, has done this. – Mos Def

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respect
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I cant control what people think. Im not trying to manipulate peoples thoughts or sentiments. I write all the time. You have to experience life, make observations, and ask questions. Its machine-like how things are run now in hip-hop, and my ambitions are different. – Mos Def

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That idea of peace and love toward humanity shouldnt be nationalistic or denominational. It should be a chief concern for all mankind. – Mos Def

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Art is the colors and textures of your imagination. – Meghan, Los Cerros Middle School, 1999

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