“The teacha must be able to truly hear another person’s heart even while such a person continues to be difficult and disrespectful toward the teacha. The teacha can never hold grudges or remain resentful toward others, especially not his apprentice or family. Remember, as a teacha you are at least 10 years ahead of everyone you are teaching. Your work is to simply plant the seeds of Truth in your apprentice(s) and allow time for such seeds to grow. The farmer (teacha) plants the seed, but it is water and sunlight (GOD) that bring that seed to fruition.” (from “The Gospel of Hip Hop: The First Instrument” by “(Musician) KRS-One”)

“Remember, your peace and prosperity is not so that you may achieve and hoard a Worldly fortune or even attain the recognition of a wonderful accomplishment. No! Your peace and prosperity exist so that you can be a channel through which blessings and help may come to others. This takes strength. The nature of this person is unaffected by the World and its temporary pleasures and pains. Such a person walks and talks on behalf of GOD—the only satisfying thing in life.” (from “The Gospel of Hip Hop: The First Instrument” by “(Musician) KRS-One”).

“As long as you are pursuing your purpose, you shall be in harmony with the Truth of your nature, which is the universe’s purpose for itself. You shall be protected and promoted by the universe itself, because the universe has its own agenda for the actualization of your life’s purpose. When you truly come to this realization you will begin to move throughout life in a certain exactness.” (from “The Gospel of Hip Hop: The First Instrument” by “(Musician) KRS-One”).

“Therefore, in the beginning of your spiritual practices it is wise to practice performing discipline over the desires of the flesh and the emotions of the heart, not just for the sake of your own moral character, but to prove your own spiritual strength and maturity to yourself. Prove to yourself that you can be trusted! This is the habit of a teacha. 79” (from “The Gospel of Hip Hop: The First Instrument”

“The challenge is to stay true to your purpose; do not become distracted by better or worse circumstances. Stay within your circle. Perfect yourself through the perfection of your purpose. Master the task that GOD has given you. Do not compare your work to the works of those whom you may admire and/or criticize! Focus upon the work that GOD has given YOU!” (from “The Gospel of Hip Hop: The First Instrument” by “(Musician) KRS-One”).

“Do not be afraid of anything, especially not your own purpose. Exercise the courage to be you, the true YOU. If there is something about yourself that you do not like, simply change it. Do not judge or criticize your life. Your understanding of the World is limited, but your spiritual sight is infinite. Trust GOD!” (from “The Gospel of Hip Hop: The First Instrument” by “(Musician) KRS-One”)