MC Lyte Quotes

When I get involved, I give it my heart, I mean my mind, my soul, my body: I mean every part. But if it doesn't work out, yo, it just doesn't. It wasn't meant to be, you know, it just wasn't.

If you love someone, you should say it often, You never know when they'll be layin' in a coffin. Wake up, it's important that you know that No one on Earth is promised tomorrow.

When you say you love me, it doesn't matter. It goes into my head as just chit-chatter. You may think it's egotistical or just worry-free, But what you say, I take none of it seriously.

I was enrolled to attend Norfolk State University and then my career kind of kicked off.

What is happening right now? That in itself, is an exercise. Because you can get caught up in yesterday and tomorrow and missing their moment that they're actually in.

I'd say if you can, seize the opportunity, to go to a college or university and strengthen what it is that you have.

Teach me. Lord, my true condition; Bring me childlike to Thy knee; Stripped of every low ambition, Willing to be led by Thee.

[I like to read] spiritual books, non-fiction, fiction, I have my moods.

Praise, my soul, the King of Heaven; To his feet thy tribute bring. Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven, Who like me his praise should sing?

It just felt like all the excitement in the world was in the building [at the Democratic convention].

It's hard to make it one piece of advice. For me, what's most important is you kind of choose your point of view.

Abide with me: fast falls the eventide; The darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide.

I need thy presence every passing hour; What but thy grace can foil the tempter's power?

However, I'm older, wiser, more mature, and can deliver the rhymes in a different way. Because I guess I have a more holistic viewpoint and approach.

A scrip on my back, and a staff in my hand, I march on in haste through an enemy's land; The road may be rough, but it cannot be long; And I'll smooth it with hope, and I'll cheer it with song.

Change and decay in all around I see.

I had a really good time on the show [Sisterhood of Hip Hop]. Most of all, what I've learned is I need to share what it is that I know.

[Democratic National Convention] was high, it was exciting. The hotel that I stayed at, they had music in the lobby and [Hillary] Clinton life size cutouts.

I was invited back to the White House. I'm excited about that visit as well.