We must create our own world or we will die from inaction

The moment people feel they know what to expect from you, your spell on them is broken.

People are more complicated than the masks they wear in society.

Creative Endeavors are by their nature uncertain.

Hip-hop has a feeling element, it's not just about knowing music. It's not like classical music or jazz where you can go on raw energy.

You must always be prepared to place a bet on yourself, on your future, by heading in a direction that others seem to fear.

The key then to attaining this higher level of intelligence is to make our years of study qualitatively rich. We don't simply absorb information - we internalize it and make it our own by finding some way to put this knowledge to practical use.