You're nobody 'til somebody kills you.
The Notorious B.I.G.Read
I can't never stop nobody, can't knock nobody hustle.
Interpretation
This quote emphasizes the importance of perseverance and respecting others' efforts to succeed.
The quote by The Notorious B.I.G. speaks to the idea that one should not interfere with another person's ambition or struggles. It highlights the notion of letting people pursue their own paths and acknowledging that everyone has their own hustle, struggles, and journey toward success. The phrase serves as a reminder to focus on one's own goals while respecting the aspirations of others.
In practice
In a motivational speech to young entrepreneurs.
You're nobody 'til somebody kills you.
Sky is the limit and you know that you keep on,_x000D_ _x000D_ Just keep on pressin on._x000D_ _x000D_ Sky is the limit and you know that you can have_x000D_ _x000D_ what you want, be what you want.
Armed and dangerous, ain't too many can bang with us_x000D_ _x000D_ Straight up weed no angel dust, label us Notorious_x000D_ _x000D_ Thug ass niggaz that love to bust, it's strange to us_x000D_ _x000D_ Y'all niggaz be scramblin, gamblin_x000D_ _x000D_ Up in restaraunts with mandolins, and violins_x000D_ _x000D_ We just sittin here tryin to win, tryin not to sin_x000D_ _x000D_ High off weed and lots of gin_x000D_ _x000D_ So much smoke need oxygen, steadily countin them Benjamins
If you don't love yourself, I'll make you see your own heart.
I can't even see me wasting my time or my talent to disrespect another black man.
I'm living everyday like a hustle. Another drug to juggle. Another day, another struggle.
Almost all good writing begins with terrible first efforts. You need to start somewhere.
It's a town full of losers_x000D_ And I'm pulling out of here to win.
Only one thing is ever guaranteed, that is that you will definitely not achieve the goal if you don't take the shot.
We are not sent into this world mainly to enjoy the loveliness therein, nor to sit us down in passive ease; no, we were sent here for action. The soul that seeks to do the will of God with a pure heart, fervently, does not yield to the lethargy of ease.
Someone should keep reminding Mr. Average Man that he was born free, divine, strong; uncrushable by fate, society, or hell itself; and that he is a child of God, equal heir to all the bounties of God; and that goodness is riches, kindness is power, and freedom is glory. Above all, every man is born with an inner capacity to take him as far as his imagination can dream or envision-providing he is free to dream and envision.
To expect defeat is nine-tenths of defeat itself. [It becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. It is best to plan for all eventualities then believe in success, and only cross the failure bridge if you come to it!]
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