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"You can't reverse fame. You can lose all the money, but you'll never lose people knowing you."

- J. Cole

Awareness

"I just feel like, with rappers, there's so much complacency. It's like, 'Oh, I'm a rapper. I'm successful. I make money. That's all that matters.' But there's a lot of stuff going on in the world. Whether or not you're aware of it, it's happening."

- J. Cole

Awareness

"To appreciate the sun, you gotta know what rain is."

- J. Cole

Awareness

"But there's a lot of stuff going on in the world. Whether or not you're aware of it, it's happening."

- J. Cole

Awareness

"I feel like this: Whatever is in your path and in your heart, you need to do."

- J. Cole

Belief

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"Hurt me with the truth. But never comfort me with a lie."

- Erza Scarlet

Honesty

"If you keep on hiding your true feelings, who is going to be happy? If you are sad, you should say it out loud!"

- Haruhi Fujioka

Honesty

"A romantic relationship requires honesty between a couple."

- Tzipi Livni

Honesty

"Always admit when you’re wrong. You’ll save thousands in therapy… and a few friendships too."

- Harvey Fierstein

Honesty

"A sister is a friend you don’t have to avoid the truth with."

- Michelle Malm

Honesty