To me, we are the most beautiful creatures in the whole world. Black people. And I mean that in every sense.- Nina Simone

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As an actor, you really want to resonate with your audience. I played a character on Oz and people still approach me in the streets today.

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Always preach in such a way that if the people listening do not come to hate their sin, they will instead hate you

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The realest people don’t have a lot of friends. — Tupac Shakur

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You can't please everyone. When you're too focused on living up to other people's standards, you aren't spending enough time raising your own. Some people may whisper, complain and judge. But for the most part, it's all in your head. People care less about your actions than you think. Why? They have their own problems!

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The people who matter will recognize who you are.

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I don't build character. I eliminate the people who don't have it.

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You don’t need too many people to be happy, just a few real ones who appreciate you for who you are. – Wiz Khalifa

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Maybe ever'body in the whole damn world is scared of each other.

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I am attracted to people who make this effort in knowing what suits them - they are individual and stylish.

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