I was taught that Jesus the Son of God was a white man, and hearing black people singing, 'Lord, wash me, and I will be whiter than snow,' made me sick.
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What the Rastaman represents is positivity.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Peter Tosh emphasizes the importance of embodying and promoting positivity in life.
In this quote, Peter Tosh highlights the essence of a Rastaman's identity, which is centered around positivity. This suggests that individuals who embrace Rastafarian principles are not just followers of a cultural or spiritual movement but also advocates for a mindset that brings optimism and hope, influencing those around them to adopt a positive outlook on life.
Themes
PositivityRastamanInspirationHopeOptimism
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about resilience during tough times.
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I was the only one in my family to be musically inclined, and my mother loved that. It encouraged my grand aunt to find me a music teacher, because it was quite obvious music was in me.
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I am good. I live good. I think good. I don't have to feel good to be good, I take my goodness wherever I go.
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I have no mother here; I have a bearer. Jah is my mother, and Jah is my father.
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In the beginning there was the word. The word was Jah. The word is in I, Jah is in I. I make what is good, better, and what is better, best. I follow this in every aspect of life.
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