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Michael Jackson achieved extraordinary things in his life, and he was deeply committed to making the world a better place. Here are some powerful quotes of his that can inspire us to do the same.

My goal in life is to give to the world what I was lucky to receive: the ecstasy of divine union through my music and my dance.
- Michael Jackson

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. - Michael Jackson

In a world filled with anger, we must still dare to comfort. In a world filled with despair, we must still dare to dream. – Michael Jackson

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.
- Michael Jackson

Children show me in their playful smiles the divine in everyone. This simple goodness shines straight from their hearts and only asks to be lived. – Michael Jackson

Let us dream of tomorrow where we can truly love from the soul, and know love as the ultimate truth at the heart of all creation. – Michael Jackson

We are the world
We are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day
So let’s start giving
- Michael Jackson (from We Are the World)

If You’re thinkin’ of
Being my brother
It don’t matter if you’re
Black or white
- Michael Jackson (from Black or White)

I’m starting with the man in the mirror
I’m asking him to change his ways
And no message could have been any clearer
If you wanna make the world a better place
(If you wanna make the world a better place)
Take a look at yourself, and then make a change
- Michael Jackson (from Man in the Mirror)

Billie Jean is not my lover! – Michael Jackson

Wanna be startin something? – Michael Jackson

Have any other favorite Michael Jackson quotes, lyrics, songs or memories? Share in the comments!

Michael put everything he could into giving to the world, and inspiring us to make a difference too. How are you going to make a difference? Maybe now is the time to pick at least one positive thing to do in Michael’s honor. Commit to volunteering once a week. Offer to maintain the lawn of the elderly person in your neighborhood. Start a children’s charity. Begin training for a charity race. Go green!

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The passing of Michael Jackson is truly the end of the era. I still remember seeing him dance for the first time and being just astounded that a human could physically move like that. He’ll forever be my King of Pop. Like all great

The 5 Most Important Things I Learned From Michael Jackson

1. A single person can still move a planet of 6 billion people to tears of joy, heart-pounding excitement, and gasps of sheer wonder.
2. With dedication and commitment, you can do things nobody has ever done before – ever – in the history of the planet. (What could you do?)
3. The media loves to create super stars – and it loves to tear them down. (What would it take for our press to be a more purely positive force in our world?)
4. Fame and fortune do not = happiness. (Only changing your habitual ways of thinking can make you happy.)
5. Plastic surgery still has a long way to go…
6. Bonus Lesson: The concept of a flawless “hero” is a myth. Nobody has ever lived their life perfectly.

Thanks for all the great times, Michael. May you rest in peace. Your pain is over…

What did you learn from Michael’s life and death? What are your favorite Michael Jackson memories? Please share in the comments.

Tim Brownson makes an interesting point about the reaction to Michael Jackson’s death that I recommend reading.

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