Michael Jackson

Music American 1958 – 2009 58 quotes

An American singer, songwriter, and dancer, dubbed the 'King of Pop,' who became one of the most popular entertainers in the world and a global cultural icon.

Quotes by Michael Jackson

Let us dream of tomorrow where every child is free to grow to his or her full potential, safe from the bullying of disease, poverty, and war.

Speech 1992

The thing that I love most about dance is the creativity. When I dance, I can express my feelings and emotions.

Interview 1995

Why does innocence end when we become adults?

Speech 2001

Music is the only thing that makes sense anymore, man. Play it loud enough, it keeps the demons at bay.

Interview 1988

I'm never satisfied. I'm always striving to be better.

Interview 1991

Heal the world, make it a better place, for you and for me and the entire human race.

Song Lyrics (Heal the World) 1991

I don't wanna change the world. I just wanna make it better.

Speech 1992

The press keeps going on and on about my weight. I don't know why they can't just let me be.

Interview 2003

Dance is my medicine. It's my way of expressing myself.

Interview 1984

I believe in fairy tales. I believe in magic.

Oprah Interview 1993

Success is my only option, failure's not.

Song Lyrics (Smooth Criminal) 1987

I'm starting with the man in the mirror. I'm asking him to change his ways.

Song Lyrics (Man in the Mirror) 1988

Love is the only thing that matters.

Interview 1995

I can't stop the music. Nobody can stop the music.

Song Lyrics (Can't Stop 'Til You Get Enough) 1979

The bigger the star, the bigger the target.

Interview 2003

Every day creates its own unique sounds for those with childlike spirit who live in music's beauty.

Speech 2001

I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.

Speech (referencing MLK, adapted)

You can't stop the beat.

Song Lyrics (Wanna Be Startin' Somethin') 1983

I'm a lover, not a fighter.

Song Lyrics (Beat It) 1982

The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.

Interview (adapted) 1993