Teachers give so much to the future and to youth. So, when you see somebody make that type of sacrifice towards work - just parents in general, what they got to give to their kids is a lot - I'm inspired, man, to give and help those who didn't or don't have opportunities. And even those that may have some opportunities, [to] help them achieve their dreams.

Common

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Man, just believe in yourself, be able to dream, and know that there's going to be valleys and peaks. Always stay centered, and know that God is the key, the beginning and end of everything you do.

dream men believe

Time is real, we can't rewind it... by Common

Time is real, we can't rewind it...

rap hip-hop real

Never lookin' back or too far in front of me; the present is a gi... by Common

Never lookin' back or too far in front of me; the present is a gift and I just wanna be.

fronts rap hip-hop

I just want people to feel like they can achieve something great in their lives. We all go through rough times, but love is the antidote. You've got to dream and just believe in yourself. And if you believe, you will achieve it.

dream love-is believe

Education is what you get from reading the small print; experienc... by Common

Education is what you get from reading the small print; experience is

small-print print reading

I love black thighs, you sisters better realize That real hair and real eyes get real guys. So before you makeup your face, you better make up your mind.

Not everyone is the same. You can't label a person just because of what they do or what they've done.

labels done persons

I put God first, and strive to do my best by being a loving human being, recognizing that sometimes I make mistakes and bad choices.

choices mistake firsts

One day it'll all make sense. by Common

One day it'll all make sense.

make-sense one-day

We as people have a purpose here to contribute to the Earth, to contribute to people's goodness and good life.

good-life purpose people

I met this girl when I was ten years old, by Common

I met this girl when I was ten years old,

rap girl school

Come close to me baby. Let your love hold you. I know this world is crazy, but what's it without you?

valentines-day crazy baby

If heaven had a height, you would be that tall by Common

If heaven had a height, you would be that tall

height would-be heaven

I appreciate this moment in time...ball players and actors be kno... by Common

I appreciate this moment in time...ball players and actors be knowing my rhymes

rapper player appreciation

To me to be a storyteller is you got to be able to speak the truth. You've got to be able to absorb life and take in life and be able to interpret it in a way that anybody in this room could say, "Man, that's my story. I can relate to that."

able stories men

I want a better world, I want love and harmony amongst people no matter what color you are, what race or what background you come from or sexual orientation.

color race people

When I see people of my likeness, or who are somebody that I feel connected to, doing something great, I fee like I can do it. It gives me some hope and vision.

vision giving people

I attribute my ability to maintain cool to God, self-esteem, and knowing my purpose in life. It can't be based on anything material or external.

purpose knowing self-esteem

Don't believe in role models, but if I do, then I'm mine by Common

Don't believe in role models, but if I do, then I'm mine

role-models roles believe

I am the unarmed black kid who maybe needed a hand, but instead w... by Common

I am the unarmed black kid who maybe needed a hand, but instead was given a bullet.

black kids hands