Top 32 Quotes by James Brown

My son don't have to say it loud, I'm black and I'm proud. He don't have to be called those crazy names.

Hair is the first thing. And teeth the second. Hair and teeth. A man got those two things he's got it all.

I think what I came through is great, but my son can take it to another level, not having to fight racism. His mother's a Norwegian and I'm mixed up four or five times, so he can face the world.

You can't teach others if you are living the same way.

I did the thing with bonds, which was about 30 million dollars, and didn't get none of the money on them.

I've been knocked down a lot of times.

I started Michael years ago. I saw him in Gary, Indiana, and we'd have him on the talent shows. He kind of emulated me, and did the best he could.

I want to say to you, Help yourself, so you can help someone else.

I got a wife who likes expensive things, so she takes all the cash.

Michael Jackson has a very good heart. He was crying when he was giving me the award, 'cause his mind went back over the early days.