Quote by Saul Williams
Why shouldnt rap be esoteric, able to take in current events, hist

Why shouldnt rap be esoteric, able to take in current events, history and criticism? I guess its this old idea of containment – that rappers, because theyre black, cant and shouldnt aspire to look outside the ghetto for influence. – Saul Williams

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Hip-hop is still cool at a party. But to me, hip-hop has never been strictly a party it is also there to elevate consciousness. – Saul Williams

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cool
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I think its a mistake where rap music is these days. It doesnt seem to be able to look out of the ghetto and thats ultimately unfortunate, because it defines our limitations. – Saul Williams

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Music
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The downfall of the industry seems to actually be good for art. I think the industry will find their way once the focus shifts from its greed-based origins, downsizes, and begins to support creative visions that speak to our times and shifting ideals. – Saul Williams

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Art
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A truly American sentiment recognizes the dignity of labor and the fact that honor lies in honest toil. – Grover Cleveland

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History will be kind to me for I intend to write it. – Winston Churchill

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Princes should have more to fear from historians than have ugly women from great painters. – Antonio Pérez, Aforismos

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When great changes occur in history, when great principles are involved, as a rule the majority are wrong. – Eugene V. Debs

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One of our key strategies has been to restructure traditional high schools into small learning communities with personalized attention and a range of options. – Thomas Menino

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Women are still second-class citizens. – Joan Jett

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