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Quote by Bob Marley

“It is better to live on the house top than to live in a house full of confusion.”

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Bob Marley & Other Sounds' Lyrics is a comprehensive compilation of lyrics from Bob Marley and other prominent reggae musicians. The book offers a glimpse into the rich musical heritage of reggae, showcasing the poetic and rhythmic expressions that have made this genre so influential. It includes a variety of songs that span Marley's career, as well as contributions from other key figures in the reggae scene. more

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Bob Marley

Bob Marley, born on February 6, 1945 and died on May 11, 1981, was a renowned singer from Jamaica. His music combined reggae, rock, and soul, making him a representative figure of reggae music. Marley's works were filled with the pursuit of peace, love, and justice, influencing countless people around the world. more

“A sense of duty pursues us ever. It is omnipresent, like the Deity. If we take to ourselves the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, duty performed or duty violated is still with us, for our happiness or our misery. If we say the darkness shall cover us, in the darkness as in the light our obligations are yet with us.”

Ifs Stills Light Happiness Morning Darkness Sea Duty Wings Misery Obligation Pursue Deities

Book:Works: with a Biographical Memoir

Source: Works: with a Biographical Memoir

“They gave me star treatment when I was making a lot of money. But I was just as good when I was poor.”

Stars Poor Praise Recognition Treatment Lots Of Money

Author:Bob Marley

“Playing rugby at school I once fell on a loose ball and, through ignorance and fear, held on despite a fierce pummelling. After that it took me months to convince my team-mates I was a coward.”

School Team Ignorance Months Balls Despite Convince Coward Mates Fierce Rugby Team Mate Ignorance And Fear Playing Rugby

Author:Peter Cook

“Even after rowing in all these pieces, it's often hard to determine who will be selected because the decisive factor in seat racing is speed not margin. Boat X beats boat Y by two lengths over 1000 meters in a time of 2:54. After exchanging "Dave" from X to Y for "Scott," Boat X beats boat Y by one length in a time of 2:51. From the rower's perspective, the result is that Dave beats Scott by a length. But in Mike's eyes, Scott beats Dave because on the second piece, X was three seconds faster-even though it only beat Y by a length.”