Kanye West’s 10 Most Inspirational Quotes From His Oxford University Speech
It’s Still February, Correct?
We all know that Kanye West loves to talk about himself, so it’s no surprise that he jumped at the chance to do just that at Oxford University on Monday.
The 37-year-old rapper was invited to speak in front of 350 students at the Museum of Natural History – arriving to huge applause and a minute long standing ovation.
According to The Tab, Kanye’s first port of call wasn’t to share his inspiring thoughts, however, but to rearrange the furniture on stage, along with getting rid of the microphone in a bid to make the experience ‘aesthetically better’ for the audience.
Only then did Kanye feel comfortable enough to start sharing his pearls of wisdom, and there were PLENTY for everyone to take on board.
Prepare to be inspired...
1. He’s got MUCH better friends than you.
"Obama calls the home phone, by the way." #YeezOx
— The Tab Oxford (@TheTabOxford) March 2, 2015
2. In fact, he's just better than you full stop.
"People say I’ve got a bad reputation. I think I’ve got the best reputation in the building." #YeezOx
— The Tab Oxford (@TheTabOxford) March 2, 2015
3. Chris Rock is a marker of incredible music.
"Chris Rock & everyone else at every single media publication called My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy the best album of the last 25 years."
— The Tab Oxford (@TheTabOxford) March 2, 2015
4. If Kanye West wants it to still be February, then it's still February, OK?
"It’s still February, correct?" everyone laughs #YeezOx
— The Tab Oxford (@TheTabOxford) March 2, 2015
5. Picasso was an average painter.
"My goal, if I was going to do art, fine art, would have been to become Picasso or greater." #YeezOx
— The Tab Oxford (@TheTabOxford) March 2, 2015
6. And Kanye would find better ways for people to see his art.
"I approach creativity like a sport, if I have a drawing I react just like a jock: LOOK AT THE FUCKING DRAWING OVER THERE YEAH" #YeezOx
— The Tab Oxford (@TheTabOxford) March 2, 2015
7. He's not adverse to backdoor bragging.
"I don’t think there’s a living celebrity with more weapons formed against him, but I don’t think there’s one more prosperous." #YeezOx
— The Tab Oxford (@TheTabOxford) March 2, 2015
8. Kim and Kanye will always be more beautiful than you because they are richer than you.
"Beauty has been stolen from the people and is being sold back to them as luxury."#YeezOx
— The Tab Oxford (@TheTabOxford) March 2, 2015
9. Kanye has a well balanced view of the economy.
"Clothing should be like food. There should never be a $5000 sweater. You know what should cost $5000? A car." #YeezOx
— The Tab Oxford (@TheTabOxford) March 2, 2015
10. Kanye West has brought hope to the world.
"One of my biggest achilles heels has beanery ego. And if I, Kanye West, can remove my ego, I think there’s hope for everyone." #YeezOx
— The Tab Oxford (@TheTabOxford) March 2, 2015
If that doesn't leave you feeling enlightend, we don't know what will.
[North West throws super sahde at the paps as she lands in London]
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