Isaac Hayes Quotes

I influence people, hopefully on the positive side.

If you enjoy the fragrance of a rose, you must accept the thorns which it bears.

I always keep my head down, working, doing things, moving forward. That's what I've done all my life. Then you stop and realize what you've done.

I don't sit back and count up what I've done. There's just always something else to do. There's always a challenge ahead.

I love soul. But I love a tune that has some meat in it. Something I could hang my hat on. Because music is universal.

Know the business, learn the business, own something.

Don't slip into the traps, and don't forget about your 'hood, the kids in the 'hood. Remember, you're disposable, so take advantage while you can.

Religious beliefs are sacred to people, and at all times should be respected and honoured.

There is a place in this world for satire, but there is a time when satire ends and intolerance and bigotry toward religious beliefs... begins.

Self-expression is always a right, but its still not there to be abused.

When my agent told me he had a voice-over job I thought it was a Disney thing.

Then, when I had the opportunity to go to Africa and visit the villages, I heard the real, raw, true rhythms and realised the origins of the old Negro spirituals I grew up with in the South.

As a civil rights activist of the past 40 years, I cannot support a show that disrespects those beliefs and practices.

I think the kids today need to hear more about morals and values.

I was going through some emotional turmoil. You can tell by the tunes on the album that I was going through a break-up of my marriage. It was the only way I could express myself.

The rappers have gone in and created a lot of hit music based upon my influence. And theyll tell you if you ask.