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Empowering Kanye West Quotes That Will Inspire You To Live Your Best Life

He may be a controversial figure, but he can be incredibly inspirational.
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Dimitrios Kambouris
By Sydney Scott · Updated October 26, 2020
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Kanye West has done and said some controversial things.

He’s supported Donald Trump, later deleting his pro-Trump tweets and pulling his support. He’s started frivolous Twitter wars and has been canceled quite a few times to for his actions.

However, despite all of the crazy nonsense,  Kanye can be somewhat inspiring. Whether he’s announcing his presidential bid or telling people he’s a creative genius, West is his own biggest fan and his self-love can empower others to live their best lives as well.

So, if you ever need a confidence boost or words of encourage, look no further than these empowering Kanye quotes.

01

He Self-Confidence Inspires Others To Know Their Worth: 

“I’m a creative genius and there’s no other way to word it.”

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02

On Expressing Yourself:

“Maximum expression while I have air in my lungs.” 

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03

On Striving For Greatness

“People always tell you, ‘Be humble. Be humble.’ When was the last time someone told you to be amazing? Be great! Be great! Be awesome! Be awesome!”

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04

On Living To The Fullest:

“Please: Do everything you possibly can in one lifetime.”

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05

On Fighting For Your Dreams:

“All we have are our dreams, and you can step on our dreams and ideas all you want, but we won’t stop fighting.”

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06

On Taking Risks:

“I just have to look and say, ‘What do I have to lose?’ We only have everything to gain.”

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07

He Inspires People To Make Their Own Rules:

“Nobody can tell me where I can and can’t go.”

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08

On Appreciating The Moment:

“If you have the opportunity to play this game of life you need to appreciate every moment. A lot of people don’t appreciate the moment until its passed.”

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09

On Finding Your Own Happiness:

“I refuse to accept other people’s idea of happiness for me, as if there’s a ‘one size fits all’ standard for happiness.”

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10

On Accepting Criticism:

“Criticism can bother you, but you should be more bothered if there’s no criticism. That means you’re too safe.”

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TOPICS:  Kanye West