25 Bob Marley Quotes To Bring You Up When You Need It Most
When you're feeling overwhelmed, look to Bob Marley's lyrics to bring peace into your life.
Bob Marley was a Jamaican singer-songwriter and guitarist. He achieved international success and some of his songs and sayings continue to be hugely popular even today.
He lived an iconic lifestyle and encouraged people to relax, and not worry too much about the little things. His words, voice and lyrics spoke of love, peace and kindness, and many people look to his songs for support when they are going through tough times in their lives.
Even those who may have ever heard his music, or are not fans of his songs, have heard his lyrics and may even have unknowingly quoted him once or twice. The longevity of his music and his messages is astounding.
His music was different than anything we have today, and he always had a message to get across with his songs. His music was able to bring many people, people of different backgrounds, together.
Even his grandson, Skip Marley, continues Bob Marley's positive tone, inserting this "Don't worry, be happy" spirit into the modern music of today.
Of course it was not always easy for Bob Marley, just like it is not always easy for us. But he continued to stay strong and work through the ups and the downs to become one of the greats.
He was even inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994.
People go on journeys like this everyday, maybe not exactly like Bob Marley’s in terms of rising to international fame via music and receiving backlash and resistance, but everyone does go through their own form o trials and tribulations.
Keeping in mind some of Bob Marley’s quotes about having and keeping strength can make us think about how we can make it through.
So read on though these 14 quotes about strength to stay inspired and work through your toughest battles.
If you’re looking for a little inspiration, we’ve got the best quotes to share and savor. For quotes from the most inspiring celebs, activists, and poets, look no further! You might even find the quote that motivates the best parts of your life (and love!) forever.
1.Strength with the people in your life.
"Truth is everybody is going to hurt you: you just gotta find the ones worth suffering for." — Bob Marley
2.Strength for the journey.
"Though the road's been rocky, it sure feels good to me." — Bob Marley
3.On finding yourself.
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"I didn't change, I just found myself." — Bob Marley
4.Finding strength through wisdom.
"Don't gain the world and lose your soul; wisdom is better than silver or gold." — Bob Marley
5.On taking charge of your life.
"None but ourselves can free our minds." — Bob Marley
6.Things will work out.
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"Don't worry about a thing, every little thing is gonna be alright." — Bob Marley
7.On winning at life.
"The day you stop racing, is the day you win the race." — Bob Marley
8.On how to be positive.
"You just can't live in that negative way, make way for the positive day." — Bob Marley
9.On staying strong, even when you're scared.
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"Beginnings are usually scary, and endings are usually sad, but it's everything in between that makes it all worth living." — Bob Marley
10.Strength in love and life.
"Love the life you live, live the life you love." — Bob Marley
11.On living your destiny.
"Every man got the right to decide his own destiny." — Bob Marley
12.On finding the good.
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"Just because you are happy it does not mean that the day is perfect but that you have looked beyond its imperfections." — Bob Marley
13.Strength when you need it the most.
"You never know how strong you are until being strong is your only choice." — Bob Marley
14.On choosing happiness.
"Just because you are happy it does not mean that the day is perfect but that you have looked beyond its imperfections." — Bob Marley
15.On looking to the future.
"If you don't go somewhere, you're gonna go nowhere." — Bob Marley
16.On knowing where to look for love.
"There will never be no love at all." — Bob Marley
17.Strength in change.
"Don't let them change your or even rearrange you." — Bob Marley
18.On finding strength in God.
"God sent me on Earth. He send me to do something, and nobody can stop me. If God want to stop me, then I stop. Man never can." — Bob Marley
19.On staying positive.
"Make way for the positive day." — Bob Marley
20.On remaining optimistic.
"You not supposed to feel down over whatever happen to you. I mean, you're supposed to use whatever happen to you as some type of upper, not a downer." — Bob Marley
21.On living life - even through the ups and the downs.
"Life is one big road with lots of signs. So when you riding through the ruts, don't complicate your mind. Flee from hate, mischief and jealously. Don't bury you thoughts, put your vision to reality. Wake up and live." — Bob Marley
22.On staying motivated.
"The people who were trying to make this world worse are not taking the day off. Why should I?" — Bob Marley
23.On living for yourself.
"Live for yourself and you will live in vain. Live for others and will live again." — Bob Marley
24.On believing in your own life choices.
"Who are you judge the life I live? I am not perfect and I don't have to be! Before you start pointing fingers, make sure your hands are clean." — Bob Marley
25.Strength in opportunity.
"When one door is closed, don't you know that many more are open?" — Bob Marley