Jay-Z Quotes

I’m not a businessman, I’m a business, man.

Difficulties in life are intended to make us better, not bitter.

I’m focused on my goals, so I don’t have time for the distractions.

Success is about the work you put in, not the recognition you receive.

It’s not about where you come from, but where you’re going.

Money doesn’t define success; it’s about the impact you make.

You can’t let failure define you; you have to let it teach you.

The best revenge is massive success.

I believe everyone has genius-level talent, it’s just a matter of finding it.

Don’t wait for opportunities; create them.

The most important investment you can make is in yourself.

Success is not a destination but a journey.

I’ve never looked at myself and said that I need to be a certain way to be around a certain sort of people. I’ve always wanted to stay true to myself.

The truth is, you don’t know what’s going to happen tomorrow. Life is a crazy ride, and nothing is guaranteed.

We change people through conversation, not through censorship.

Your past doesn’t define your future unless you let it.

If you don’t build your dream, someone else will hire you to build theirs.

Don’t let fear hold you back from achieving your dreams.

Everyone’s a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.

The only way to do great work is to love what you do.

I can accept failure; everyone fails at something. But I can’t accept not trying.

If you don’t love yourself, how can you expect others to love you?

The more people that believe in your dreams, the easier they are to achieve.

Don’t be afraid to take risks; the biggest rewards often come from the biggest leaps.

Success is not just about making money; it’s about making a difference.

Your value doesn’t decrease based on someone’s inability to see your worth.

If you want to fly, you have to give up the things that weigh you down.

The best way to predict the future is to create it.

Don’t be afraid of failure; be afraid of not trying.

Believe in yourself even when no one else does.

The only thing standing between you and your dreams is the story you keep telling yourself.

Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.

There is no problem that can’t be solved with hard work and determination.

Your dreams are valid; don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.

The best revenge is massive success.

Strive for greatness, not perfection.

Every artist was first an amateur.

The harder the struggle, the more glorious the triumph.

Don’t be afraid to give up the good to go for the great.

Success is not the key to happiness, happiness is the key to success.

Don’t wait for opportunity, create it.

Dream big, work hard, stay focused, and surround yourself with good people.

Sometimes you need to distance yourself from people. If they care, they’ll notice, if they don’t, you know where you stand.

Stay true to yourself, yet always be open to learning. Work hard, and never give up on your dreams, even when nobody else believes they can come true but you. These are not cliches, but real tools you need no matter what you do in life to stay focused on your path.

Nobody’s built like you, you design yourself.