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Quote by Meshell Ndegeocello

“God looks out for fools and babies.”

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Meshell Ndegeocello, born on August 29, 1968, is an accomplished American singer-songwriter. Her musical style blends soul, funk, jazz, and hip-hop elements, known for her distinctive voice and heartfelt lyrics. Ndegeocello's music career began in the 1980s, and she has had a profound impact on the music industry with her unique sound and style. more

“Looking at the media today, I'm quite ashamed of myself, of things I've participated in. Everything is marketed to sex and gossip and it's just a shame that those are the things at the forefront, on people's minds, those are the things that make you popular, what you have on or how little you have on and it has nothing to do with music, nothing to do with sports it has nothing to do with the things so many communities put their faith in. It's just a sad place to be.”

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Author:Meshell Ndegeocello

“My parents were nonmaterialistic. They believed that money without knowledge was worthless, that education tempered with religion was the way to climb out of poverty in America, and over the years they were proven right.”

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Book:The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother

Source: The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother

“The Good Lord Bird don't run in a flock. He Flies alone. You know why? He's searching. Looking for the right tree. And when he sees that tree, that dead tree that's taking all the nutrition and good things from the forest floor. He goes out and he gnaws at it, and he gnaws at it till the thing gets tired and it falls down. And the dirt from it raises other trees. It gives them good things to eat. It makes 'em strong. Gives 'em life. And the circle goes 'round.”