81 best phrases of Bob Marley, the King of Reggae

Bob Marley is one of the most representative and well-known figures in the world of music, and he is the greatest exponent of the musical genre called reggae. Although he is Jamaican by birth, his music crossed borders due to his messages against injustice, racism or freedom.

Best famous Bob Marley quotes

In the following lines you will find a compilation of the best Bob Marley phrases to enjoy the thought of this musical genius.

1. Anyone who cries for justice is a Wailer

"The Wailers" is a group that was led by Bob Marley, who was founded in Jamaica in 1969. His lyrics and his music demanded justice around the planet.

2. There are two types of dictators: The taxes and the elected, who are the politicians.

A critique of the political and economic system.

3. My life is only important if I can help many, if my life is for me and my safety then I don't want it. My life is for the people that is my philosophy
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Bob Marley was always an altruistic person.

4. Ganja (marijuana) comes out of the ground, so it can't be bad

The singer was always a defender of marijuana use.

5. My feet are my only vehicle, I have to keep moving forward, but while I'm leaving, I want to tell you: Everything is going to be fine.

A part of the lyrics of one of his songs. You can listen to the theme in the following video.

6. As long as there are first- and second-rate men, I'll keep screaming war

Bob Marley was always against war conflicts.

7. Bob Marley is not my name, I still don't know what my name is

A message that has a certain touch of irony.

8. I would have liked to name one of my daughters MaryJuana

Marijuana is an important part of Rastafarian culture.

9. It is necessary to understand the lyrics, its deeper meaning. This is the music of the third world, a blessing, it is the sung news, the one that is not taught in school

Marley's lyrics always included social criticism.

10. My music is forever. Maybe they can say that I am delusional, but my music is forever

He was right when he said that he will always be remembered for his music.

11. One good thing about music is that when it arrives, you forget about the problems

Music envelops you and makes you move away from the conflicts of everyday life.

12. My father was white, my mother was black, and I landed in the middle. So, you see, I am nothing, all that I am comes from God

Marley, speaking of his religious beliefs.

13. We refuse to be what you want us to be, we are what we are and this is how it will be

A quote that talks about the relationship between two people.

14. Every man should have the right to choose their destiny

A reflection that deals with freedom and the path one must follow in life.

15. In this bright future, you can't forget your past

It is necessary to remember the past so as not to make mistakes again and to know where you come from.

16. Freedom of speech carries with it a certain freedom to listen

Although we must express ourselves freely, we must also be respectful of others.

17. Why should I stay here in Jamaica? If all I want is to smoke this quiet peta without being violently detained

Bob Marley never denied that he was a marijuana user.

18. People who are trying to make this world worse don't take a day off, how could I? Illuminates the darkness

Bob Marley, criticizing people with a bad background.

19. Wars will continue as long as skin color is more important than eye color

Racism can cause many conflicts between people.

20. No one but one can free your mind from bondage

Physical slavery is one thing and mental slavery is another, to which this phrase refers.

21. In this great future you cannot forget your past

A verse that appears in his song "No Woman No Cry."

22. When things go well, take me with you, when things go bad, don't let me down

A phrase that was addressed to his son Ziggy.

23. Money can't buy life

Another phrase Bob Marley said to his son Ziggy,

24. How many more deaths will it take to realize that there have already been too many

Wars did not fall within Bob Marley's schemes,

25. Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery, no one except you can free your mind "

A song that appears in Redemption Song.

26. If you know your story then you will know where you come from

A quote that appears in the song Buffalo Soldier, and deals with the origins of each person.

27. Get up, stand up for your rights

We all have our rights, even if sometimes they are taken away from us.

28. There are two ways; one is life and the other is death, and if you live in death, then you must be dead. And if you live in life, then you must live. The path that your heart decides, makes you live

We have the ability to decide the life we want to live.

29. The new times of today are the bad thoughts of tomorrow

The past should not dominate our lives.

30. Blacks? Black means dead. I am a rasta. You cannot release death. I am life

A quote that deals with racism and xenophobia.

31. Who feels it knows it

When we have a bad time, we are more aware of what surrounds us.

32. I have a BMW not because it is an expensive car, but because BMW, stands for Bob Marley and the Wailers

He does not own a German car because of its capitalist values, but because of the similarity of the brand to the initials of his name.

33. All I've ever had is songs of freedom

Freedom is a recurring theme in his songs.

35. My music fights against the system that teaches how to live and die

Bob Marley always proved to be an anti-establishment through his songs.

36. Wars will continue as long as people don't think differently

Our beliefs can cause many war conflicts.

37. Love never leaves us alone

A quote that appears in the song "Could You Be Loved"

38. I only have one ambition: to see humanity all together, blacks, whites, everyone living together

It would be nice to live in a world full of peace and love.

39. I do not enjoy success. Look how it consumes me, I just came to do the Lord's work

Success can be very demanding and stressful.

40. I know I was born with a price on my head. But I did not come to be bowed, I came to conquer

When someone fights the system, enemies appear.

41. Every man has the right to decide his own destiny

In his song called "Zimbabwe", he utters this precious quote.

42. I am not on the side of the black man. I'm not on the side of the white man. I'm on God's side

There is no difference between individuals, atoms we live on the same planet.

43. If cat and dog can be together, why can't we all love each other?

The author comparing the relationship between humans with that of dogs and cats.

44. Until the color of a man's skin is not as insignificant as that of his eyes, I say war

In his song "War", he deals in depth with the theme of war.

45. He opens your eyes, look inside. Are you satisfied with the life that you are living?

Sometimes you have to reflect on yourself to know if we should change.

46. Surely all those people who judge and say that marijuana is bad, have not tried it even once

Marley was a staunch advocate of cannabis use.

47. It is your love that I seek. It's my love that you're running from

When a person doesn't want to be with you, he may not tell you, but he can show you.

48. Pity those whose chances are less, there is no place to hide from the Father of creation

A reflection that appears in the song “One Love”.

49. I have no religion, I am what I am, I am a rastaman, so this is not religion, this is life

Bob Marley always followed the ideas of Rastafarians.

50. Do not live so that your presence is noticed, but so that your absence is felt

When we are good to people, they will miss us.

51. You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only option

Sometimes we don't realize what we have until we lose it.

52. If it made you happy, it doesn't count as a mistake

Even from mistakes we humans can learn.

53. Offering friendship to those who ask for love is like giving bread to those who die of thirst

A quote that invites the reader to deep reflection.

54. I don't expect to be justified by the laws of man

Laws are often made for those who rule.

55. When you think you are safe, sudden destruction, collective surveillance to ensure safety

Rat Race is one of the well-known songs of her, in which she sings this phrase.

56. We spend our lives waiting for something to happen and the only thing that happens is life

We cannot be continually thinking about the future, we must live in the present.

57. the man is a universe into himself

Each person is a world, with his ideas, his values, his beliefs, etc.

58. Is it love that I really feel, or is it attraction?

In his song "This Love" he questions how his feelings are towards the person he loves.

59. Overcome the demons with a thing called love

Love makes us very lucky people and changes our lives for the better.

60. Cheer yourself up, and don't have any bad vibes!

Leave the bad rolls at home and go for a walk.

61. Hate me for what I am, I don't care, at least I'm not trying to be someone I'm not

When you find your inner peace, you don't need anyone's approval.

62. Don't treat me like a puppet on a string, because I know how to do my thing

"Waiting In Vain" is a great Bob Marley song, in which this quote appears.

63. The most beautiful curve in a woman is her smile

This nice quote was uttered in an interview.

64. The herb is the healing of a nation, the alcohol is the destruction

Alcohol creates serious problems for human beings.

65. From the first moment I set my eyes on you, my heart says: Keep going. But now I know I'm the last of your options

Sometimes love may not be reciprocated by one person, making it a very tough time in someone's life.

66. Keep what you have, forget what hurts you, fight for what you want, value what you have, forgive those who hurt you and enjoy those who love you

Value what you have and go out and fight for your dreams.

67. Love doesn't need to be understood, it just needs to be demonstrated

Love only makes sense when it is expressed.

68. They say that only the fittest will survive… will stay alive….

On his song “Could you be loved”, he utters this meaningful phrase.

69. Wars bring no good to people

Human beings can be very cruel and insensitive people.

70. Some people tell you they care about you, others just tell you the truth

To reflect on our interpersonal relationships.

71. Rastafarianism is not a culture, nor a religion, it is a reality

Bob Marley, philosophizing about what it is to be a Rastafarian and the importance it has in a person's life. .

72. Respect for one ends where respect for the other begins

Respect is one of the most important qualities when it comes to living with others.

73. They call me stupid for smoking marijuana, yet they call the creator of the atomic bomb smart

A quote with a touch of humor that talks about the evil of the human being.

74. Sing, but don't worry because everything will be fine

There are good and bad moments in this life. You have to solve the problems that arise,

75. The greatest cowardice of a man is to awaken the love of a woman without intending to love her

Sometimes we can feel a great fear to love or, rather, to hurt ourselves.

76. In your life you will find problems, and when you worry, they are duplicated

Problems are common in our lives, so we have to accept them. .

77. When you smoke weed, you reveal yourself

Cannabis has the great ability to make us reflect.

78. Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery, no one but you can free your mind

Another quote from the song "Redemption Song"

79. Excuse me while I light a joint, my god I have to take an elevator to go up to heaven

Cannabis evades you from reality, as it has a pleasant effect.

80. Until that day, the dream of lasting peace... will remain nothing more than a fleeting illusion

Peace may be momentary, but conflict is an important part of humanity.

81. Problems will always exist, so they must be overcome

The human being encounters conflicts on a daily basis, but he has tools to overcome them.