Isaac Hayes quotes

If you enjoy the fragrance of a rose, you must accept the thorns which it bears. (Isaac Hayes)
A certain administration which I won't call by name took the arts out of the schools, and that left the brothers out on the street with nothing, so they went to the turntables and started rhyming. Then they had a way to express themselves, and that's the birth of hip-hop. View quote
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There is a place in this world for satire, but there is a time when satire ends and intolerance and bigotry toward religious beliefs... begins. View quote
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Know the business, learn the business, own something. View quote
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Religious beliefs are sacred to people, and at all times should be respected and honoured. View quote
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Have you ever wondered why young people take to music like fish to water? Maybe it's because music is fun. Plan and simple. It opens up their minds to dream great dreams about where they can go and what they can do when they get older. View quote
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I influence people, hopefully on the positive side. View quote
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I think the kids today need to hear more about morals and values. View quote
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Don't slip into the traps, and don't forget about your 'hood, the kids in the 'hood. Remember, you're disposable, so take advantage while you can. View quote
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I've been around a long time, and when I was at the top of the hill, I was very ahead of my time! Evidence of that is that my music is still current today - you know, rappers sample it all the time. So, rather than compromise my artistic integrity, I concentrated on movies. View quote
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Self-expression is always a right, but it's still not there to be abused. (Isaac Hayes)
The rappers have gone in and created a lot of hit music based upon my influence. And they'll tell you if you ask. View quote
Isaac Hayes