Don't terrorize. Organize. Don't burn. Give kids a chance to learn . . . The real answer to race problems in this country is education. Not burning and killing. Be ready. Be qualified. Own something. Be somebody. That's Black Power.

As I always said, if people wanted to know who James Brown is, all they have to do is listen to my music.

I'm not going to be joining ZZ Top. You know they can't play my stuff. It's too complicated.

I'd rather be Jack be smart, than Jack be quick. Watch out for the man with the big fat licking stick.

I got a wife who likes expensive things, so she takes all the cash.

What everybody's looking for today, they're looking for escape-ism.

I named my new son James Joseph Brown II. I think he's going to be a lot better than I was.