"I was always making up rhymes. But I never thought that poetry would become my life." ― Saul Williams Topic(s): Peace Tags: always, making More From Saul Williams "The downfall of the industry seems to actually be good for art. I think the industry will find their way once the focus shifts from its greed-based origins, downsizes, and begins to support creative visions that speak to our times and shifting ideals." "Why shouldn’t rap be esoteric, able to take in current events, history and criticism? I guess it’s this old idea of containment – that rappers, because they’re black, can’t and shouldn’t aspire to look outside the ghetto for influence." "Hip-hop is still cool at a party. But to me, hip-hop has never been strictly a party; it is also there to elevate consciousness." More In Peace "I am climbing a difficult road; but the glory gives me strength."― Sextus Propertius "I wouldn’t tell you anything about anybody I cared about because it becomes entertainment for other people, and it sort of just cheapens everything in your life. I would never tell you if I was dating anybody."― Kristen Stewart "I am 73 years old. I’ve seen everything. I’ve met the kings, the queens, the presidents, I’ve been around the world. I have one thing that I would like to do: to try to reach peace."― Ariel Sharon