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The Queen Of Soul: Erykah Badu

16 quotes from a humble and lovely soul.

Osiris Mancera
Jun 13, 2016
Johns Hopkins University
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The Queen Of Soul: Erykah Badu

Erykah Badu is genuinely an old soul who has experienced so much life, loved more than one can imagine and moved the world with her mellifluous words. She's been singing longer than I've been alive and has felt more pain and joy than she lets others know. She has influenced me to be true to myself, to be a better person and to aspire for greatness. She has achieved so much and has much to offer the world. She speaks from her soul, from the deepest corners of her heart and mind. She is greatness in every sense of the word, an artist that emanates light and wisdom.


1. She knows what's important in life...

2. ...and uses her sadness to learn and move forward.

3. She reminds us that we are truly blessed...

4. ... and that we should be true to ourselves and true to our art.

5. She teaches us to value authenticity...

6. ...and to be fearless creatures in this crazy world.

7. She advises us to learn from the world and its people...

8. ...to realize that we are not perfect and should not expect others to be either.

9. She encourages us to keep learning more...


10. ...and to be our own advocates.

11. She teaches us to recognize that we are beautiful in every sense...

12. ...and to expect greatness from ourselves...

13. ...and to be a good person.

14. She advises us to be mindful of ourselves and our emotions...

15. ...and to find direction...

16. ...and to keep it real.

Thank you, Erykah, for teaching me to love myself and to love the world, for advocating for humanity and art and for being so inspiring to me. Keep rocking!

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