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Michael Jackson will always be remembered for everything he left behind. His impact on music, culture, and global entertainment is impossible to replicate. So much so that, years after his passing, his story continues to captivate new generations. In fact, a new biographical film about his life, produced by Lionsgate, is set to bring his journey back to the big screen. The film, titled Michael, will star his own nephew, Jaafar Jackson, the son of his brother Jermaine Jackson.

Beyond shaping music forever with groundbreaking hits, unforgettable performances, and a style that made the world stop and watch, Michael also left behind something just as powerful: his words. His thoughts on love, childhood, humanity, and fame continue to resonate across generations. Widely known as the “King of Pop,” he revolutionized the music industry, broke racial barriers on global platforms, and transformed what it meant to be a performer. Since his passing in 2009, his influence has only grown stronger. His music still streams worldwide, his visuals inspire artists, and his message continues to echo.

Before stepping into the cinema to witness his story, get to know the artist behind the legend through some of his most iconic quotes. Because even now, his voice reminds us that we can still heal the world if we choose to listen.

1. “If you enter this world knowing you are loved and you leave this world knowing the same, then everything that happens in between can be dealt with.”

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2. “The greatest education in the world is watching the masters at work.”

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3. “We are all products of our childhood.”

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4. “Let us dream of tomorrow where we can truly love from the soul.”

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5. “In a world filled with hate, we must still dare to hope. In a world filled with anger, we must still dare to comfort. In a world filled with despair, we must still dare to dream.”

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6. “Music is my outlet, my gift to all of the lovers in this world.”

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7.“To live is to be musical, starting with the blood dancing in your veins.”

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8. “I’m just like anyone. I cut and I bleed. And I embarrass easily.”

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9. “The meaning of life is contained in every single expression of life. It is present in the infinity of forms and phenomena that exist in all of creation.”

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10. “I’m a black American, I am proud of my race. I am proud of who I am.”

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11. “Sometimes I really want to ask, ‘What happened to the truth?’”

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12. “I am never pleased with anything, I’m a perfectionist, it’s part of who I am.”

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13. “I would love to live like a child again, carefree and without worries.”

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14. “It’s better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation.”

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15. “Through it, my music, I know I will live forever.”

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16. “(…) inside, I’m very sensitive and I care deeply about people.”

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17. “If you want to make the world a better place take a look at yourself and make a change”

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18. “I want to entertain people. Bring some type of joy, escapism, magic to the world. I feel that’s what I am here to do.”

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19. “To give someone a piece of your heart, is worth more than all the wealth in the world.”

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20. “Most important: stay humble…. even though you become powerful, or have power with people with your talent.”

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