Michael Jackson Quotes

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Success definitely brings on loneliness. People think you're lucky, that you have everything. They think you can go anywhere and do anything, but that's not the point. One hungers for the basic stuff.

Michael Jackson
I don't understand why the press is so interested in speculating about my appearance, anyway. What does my face have to do with my music or my dancing?

Michael Jackson
I look at things and try to imagine what is possible and then hope to surpass those boundaries.

Michael Jackson
I believe we are powerful but we don't use our minds to full capacity. Your mind is powerful enough to help you attain whatever you want.

Michael Jackson
In the end, the most important thing is to be true to yourself and those you love and work hard. I mean, work like there's no tomorrow. Train. Strive. I mean, really train and cultivate your talent to the highest degree. Be the best at what you do. Get to know more about your field than anybody alive. Use the tools of your trade, if it's books or a floor to dance on or a body of water to swim in. Whatever it is, it's yours.

Michael Jackson
I'm not going to spend
My life being a color
Don't tell me you agree with me
When I saw you kicking dirt in my eye
But, if you're thinkin' about my baby
It don't matter if you're black or white.

Michael Jackson
Needless to say, I love the interaction between the sexes; it is a natural part of life and I love women. I just think that when sex is used as a form of blackmail or power, it's a repugnant use of one of God's gifts.

Michael Jackson
Before you judge me, try hard to love me, look within your heart
Then ask,—have you seen my childhood?

Michael Jackson
Well they say the sky's the limit
And to me that's really true
But my friend you have seen nothing
Just wait 'til I get through...
Because I'm bad, I'm bad.

Michael Jackson
I'm really very self-confident when it comes to my work. When I take on a project, I believe in it 100%. I really put my soul into it. I'd die for it. That's how I am.

Michael Jackson
We're sending out our major love
And this is our message to you
The planets are lining up
We're bringing brighter days
They're all in line waiting for you.

Michael Jackson