70 Quotes by Bob Marley - Sayings about Music, Relationships, Life, and Love

Bob Marley, the legendary Jamaican singer, songwriter, and musician, left an indelible mark on the world through his music and words. Known for his profound lyrics that reflect his views on life, love, and justice, Marley's quotes continue to inspire and resonate with people across the globe. This collection of quotes celebrates his wisdom and the timeless messages he conveyed.

Quotes on Life and Wisdom

Bob Marley's perspective on life and wisdom is both enlightening and motivational. Here are some of his most memorable quotes.

• "Don't worry about a thing, every little thing is gonna be alright."
• "Love the life you live. Live the life you love."
• "Open your eyes, look within. Are you satisfied with the life you're living?"
• "You never know how strong you are until being strong is your only choice."
• "Some people feel the rain. Others just get wet."
• "Live for yourself and you will live in vain; live for others, and you will live again."
• "The good times of today are the sad thoughts of tomorrow."
• "Don't gain the world and lose your soul; wisdom is better than silver or gold."
• "When one door is closed, don't you know, another is open."
• "In this bright future, you can't forget your past."
• "The truth is, everyone is going to hurt you. You just got to find the ones worth suffering for."
• "Money can't buy life."
• "My music fights against the system that teaches to live and die."
• "Better to die fighting for freedom than be a prisoner all the days of your life."
• "Though the road's been rocky, it sure feels good to me."
• "I don't believe in death, neither in flesh nor in spirit."
• "Don't bury your thoughts, put your vision to reality."
• "Wake up and live!"
• "Judge not before you judge yourself."
• "Life is one big road with lots of signs. So when you riding through the ruts, don't complicate your mind."
• "Truth is the light, so you never give up the fight."
  
• "Beginnings are usually scary, and endings are usually sad, but it's everything in between that makes it all worth living."

Quotes on Love and Relationships

Love and relationships are central themes in Bob Marley's music and philosophy. Here are some of his most touching quotes on these subjects:

• "One love, one heart, one destiny."
• "To love is to risk, not being loved in return. To hope is to risk pain. To try is to risk failure, but risk must be taken because the greatest hazard in my life is to risk nothing."
• "The biggest coward is a man who awakens a woman’s love with no intention of loving her."
• "Love would never leave us alone."
• "Overcome the devils with a thing called love."
• "Only once in your life, I truly believe, you find someone who can completely turn your world around."
• "Truth is everybody is going to hurt you: you just gotta find the ones worth suffering for."
• "Love hard when there is love to be had."
• "You say you love rain, but you use an umbrella to walk under it. You say you love sun, but you seek shelter when it is shining. You say you love wind, but when it comes you close your windows. So that's why I'm scared when you say you love me."
• "Conquer the devils with a little thing called love."
• "The winds that sometimes take something we love, are the same that bring us something we learn to love."
• "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."
• "True friends are like stars; you can only recognize them when it's dark around you."
• "The trust is, everyone is going to hurt you. You just got to find the ones worth suffering for."
• "Love the life you live. Live the life you love."
• "The most beautiful curve on a woman’s body is her smile."
• "Live for yourself and you will live in vain; live for others, and you will live again."
• "One love, one heart, let's get together and feel all right."
• "Your worst enemy could be your best friend and your best friend your worst enemy."
• "When love is real, it finds a way."
• "A true love story never ends."
  
• "Love is not to be purchased, and affection has no price."
• "Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend."
  

Quotes on Music and Art

Bob Marley's contributions to music and art are immense. His reflections on these subjects reveal his passion and creativity:

• "One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain."
• "My music will go on forever. Maybe it's a fool say that, but when me know facts me can say facts. My music will go on forever."
• "The people who were trying to make this world worse are not taking the day off. Why should I?"
• "Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery. None but ourselves can free our minds."
• "My music fights against the system that teaches to live and die."
• "Rastafari not a culture, it's a reality."
• "Herb is the healing of a nation, alcohol is the destruction."
• "The more people smoke herb, the more Babylon fall."
• "When the race gets hard to run. It means you just can't take the pace."
• "I no have education. I have inspiration. If I was educated, I would be a damn fool."
• "Me only have one ambition, y'know. I only have one thing I really like to see happen. I like to see mankind live together – black, white, Chinese, everyone – that's all."
• "The day you stop racing is the day you win the race."
• "Reggae is my heart. Reggae is my soul."
• "My music will fight against the system that teaches to live and die."
• "One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain."
• "Until the end of the world, all whys will be answered, but now, you can only ask!"
• "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."
• "I don't stand for the black man's side, I don’t stand for the white man's side. I stand for God's side."
• "When music hits you, you feel no pain."
• "Music is forever; music should grow and mature with you, following you right on up until you die."
• "Music doesn't lie. If there is something to be changed in this world, then it can only happen through music."
• "My music transcends race and political boundaries."
• "The best thing about music is that when it hits you, you feel no pain."

Bob Marley's legacy extends far beyond his music. His words continue to inspire, challenge, and uplift people worldwide. Through his quotes, we gain insight into his thoughts on life, love, and the power of music. As we reflect on these timeless messages, we are reminded of the enduring impact of Bob Marley's wisdom and the universal truths he shared with the world. Explore his music and let his words guide you in your journey through life.