Prince

Musician, Purple Rain

Contemporary influential 123 sayings

Sayings by Prince

I am a slave to the rhythm.

1981 — Lyrics from 'Controversy'
Controversial Unverifiable

I don't talk to the press. I talk to my fans.

Undated — Concert speech
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I'm not interested in being a pop star. I'm interested in being an artist.

Undated — Interview, widely attributed
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I don't read reviews. I don't read anything. I just do my music.

1999 — Interview with Larry King Live
Controversial Unverifiable

Art is about trying to find the beauty in the mundane.

Undated — Interview, widely attributed
Controversial Unverifiable

I don't make music for money. I make music for music's sake.

Undated — Interview, widely attributed
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I'm not a genius. I'm just a hard worker.

Undated — Interview, widely attributed
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I don't think about the past. I think about the future.

Undated — Interview, widely attributed
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I just want to make music that makes people feel good.

Undated — Interview, widely attributed
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I don't believe in rules. I believe in breaking them.

Undated — Interview, widely attributed
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I'm not afraid to be different. I'm not afraid to be myself.

Undated — Interview, widely attributed
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I don't care about awards. I care about the music.

Undated — Interview, widely attributed
Controversial Unverifiable

I'm not a role model. I'm an artist.

Undated — Interview, widely attributed
Controversial Confirmed

I don't believe in genres. I believe in music.

Undated — Interview, widely attributed
Controversial Unverifiable

I just want to make music that transcends time.

Undated — Interview, widely attributed
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I'm not interested in fame. I'm interested in art.

Undated — Interview, widely attributed
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I just want to make music that speaks to people.

Undated — Interview, widely attributed
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I don't believe in limits. I believe in pushing boundaries.

Undated — Interview, widely attributed
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I'm not here to please everyone. I'm here to please myself.

Undated — Interview, widely attributed
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I just want to make music that makes a difference.

Undated — Interview, widely attributed
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