Bob Marley Quotes

Robert Marley (aka Bob Marley) was a Jamaican singer-songwriter who became an international musical and cultural icon, blending mostly reggae, ska, and rocksteady in his compositions. Starting out in 1963 with the group the Wailers, he forged a distinctive songwriting and vocal style that would later resonate with audiences worldwide. The Wailers would go on to release some of the earliest reggae records with producer Lee "Scratch" Perry. ...more

Birth: February 06, 1945 - Death: May 11, 1981

- Bob Marley

Truth is everybody is going to hurt you: you just gotta find the ones worth suffering for.

- Bob Marley

Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery, none but ourselves can free our minds!

Topic(s): Mind , Inspirational , Self

- Bob Marley

True friends are like stars; you can only recognize them when it’s dark around you.

Topic(s): Dark , Stars , Friendship

- Bob Marley

The greatness of a man is not in how much wealth he acquires, but in his integrity and his ability to affect those around him positively.

Topic(s): Men , Humans , Inspirational

- Bob Marley

You never know how strong you are, until being strong is your only choice.

Topic(s): Knows , Inspirational , Song

- Bob Marley

Love the life you live. Live the life you love.

Topic(s): Inspirational , Life , Love

- Bob Marley

If she’s amazing, she won’t be easy. If she’s easy, she won’t be amazing. If she’s worth it, you won’t give up. If you give up, you’re not worthy. Truth is, everybody is going to hurt you; you just gotta find the ones worth suffering for.

Topic(s): Ifs , Giving , Inspirational

- Bob Marley

Love, friendship, laughter… Some of the best things in life really are free.

Topic(s): Inspirational , Laughter , Best Things

- Bob Marley

Beginnings are usually scary, and endings are usually sad, but its everything in between that makes it all worth living.

Topic(s): Life , Love , Scary

- Bob Marley

He’s not perfect. You aren’t either, and the two of you will never be perfect. But if he can make you laugh at least once, causes you to think twice, and if he admits to being human and making mistakes, hold onto him and give him the most you can.