RIP: Prince's Greatest Quotes On Love, Life And Fame

The purple icon passed away seven years ago today.

In His Own Words - Prince's death came as an utter shock to the world, and while many reflected on the power of his music, even to this day, let's not forget he was one of the few celebrities who could command our attention with even just a few words. On the third anniversary of his death, here are some of the artist's most powerful quotes over the years.  (Photo: Richard E. Aaron/Redferns)

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In His Own Words - Prince's death came as an utter shock to the world, and while many reflected on the power of his music, even to this day, let's not forget he was one of the few celebrities who could command our attention with even just a few words. On the seventh anniversary of his death, here are some of the artist's most powerful quotes over the years. (Photo: Richard E. Aaron/Redferns)

On Sexual Identity: - "Am I Black or white, am I straight or gay? Do I believe in God, do I believe in me?"  (Photo: Paul Natkin/WireImage)

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On Sexual Identity: - "Am I Black or white, am I straight or gay? Do I believe in God, do I believe in me?" (Photo: Paul Natkin/WireImage)

On Love: - "Love isn't love until it's past."(Photo: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

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On Love: "Love isn't love until it's past." (Photo: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

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On Being Cool: - "Cool means being able to hang with yourself. All you have to ask yourself is, 'Is there anybody I'm afraid of? Is there anybody who, if I walked into a room and saw, I'd get nervous?' If not, then you're cool."  (Photo: Marc S Canter/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

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On Being Cool: - "Cool means being able to hang with yourself. All you have to ask yourself is, 'Is there anybody I'm afraid of? Is there anybody who, if I walked into a room and saw, I'd get nervous?' If not, then you're cool." (Photo: Marc S Canter/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

On Public Perception: - "I don't really care so much what people say about me because it usually is a reflection of who they are. For example, if people wish I would sound like I used to sound, then it says more about them than it does me." (Photo: Michael Putland/Getty Images)

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On Public Perception: - "I don't really care so much what people say about me because it usually is a reflection of who they are. For example, if people wish I would sound like I used to sound, then it says more about them than it does me." (Photo: Michael Putland/Getty Images)

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On His Critics: - "All these non-singing, non-dancing, wish-I-had-me-some-clothes fools who tell me my albums suck. Why should I pay any attention to them?"(Photo: Frank Micelotta/Getty Images) 

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On His Critics: - "All these non-singing, non-dancing, wish-I-had-me-some-clothes fools who tell me my albums suck. Why should I pay any attention to them?"(Photo: Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)

On His Longtime Fans: - "When you don't talk down to your audience, then they can grow with you. I give them a lot of credit to be able to hang with me this long, because I've gone through a lot of changes, but they've allowed me to grow, and thus we can tackle some serious subjects and try to just be better human beings, all of us."(Photo: Ebet Roberts/Redferns)

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On His Longtime Fans: "When you don't talk down to your audience, then they can grow with you. I give them a lot of credit to be able to hang with me this long, because I've gone through a lot of changes, but they've allowed me to grow, and thus we can tackle some serious subjects and try to just be better human beings, all of us." (Photo: Ebet Roberts/Redferns)

On Time: - "Time is a mind construct. It's not real."(Photo: Michael Putland/Corbis)

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On Time: - "Time is a mind construct. It's not real." (Photo: Michael Putland/Corbis)

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On Emancipation: - "There is something that happens when you get emancipated. You approach life differently. You eat differently. You respect yourself more. You respect the gift you have been given."(Photo: Dave Hogan/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

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On Emancipation: "There is something that happens when you get emancipated. You approach life differently. You eat differently. You respect yourself more. You respect the gift you have been given." (Photo: Dave Hogan/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

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On Technology: - "Anyway, all these computers and digital gadgets are no good. They just fill your head with numbers and that can't be good for you."(Photo: Craig Blankenhorn/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)

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On Technology: - "All these computers and digital gadgets are no good. They just fill your head with numbers and that can't be good for you." (Photo: Craig Blankenhorn/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)

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On American History: - "When I found out that there was eight presidents before George Washington, I wanted to smack somebody."(Photo: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

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On American History: "When I found out that there was eight presidents before George Washington, I wanted to smack somebody." (Photo: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

On Freedom: - "Too much freedom can lead to the soul's decay."(Photo: Paul Bergen/Getty Images) 

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On Freedom: "Too much freedom can lead to the soul's decay." (Photo: Paul Bergen/Getty Images)

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On Aging: - "My hat goes off to anybody who can sit down and put their heads together. I am ready for something like that because I am free and I am happy and I have time. There were a lot of things in the way before. I have nothing but time, and I love getting older."(Photo: Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

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On Aging: - "My hat goes off to anybody who can sit down and put their heads together. I am ready for something like that because I am free and I am happy and I have time. There were a lot of things in the way before. I have nothing but time, and I love getting older." (Photo: Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

On His Long Career: - "The key to longevity is to learn every aspect of music that you can." (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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On His Long Career: "The key to longevity is to learn every aspect of music that you can." (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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On Millennials: - "When it comes to the video channels and the programs, the radio stations, the music is geared towards kids, and it's made by kids."(Photo:  Evan Agostini/Getty Images) 

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On Millennials: - "When it comes to the video channels and the programs, the radio stations, the music is geared towards kids, and it's made by kids."(Photo: Evan Agostini/Getty Images)

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On the Groove: - "You can always tell when the groove is working or not." (Photo: Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

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On the Groove: - "You can always tell when the groove is working or not." (Photo: Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

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On Religion: - "When everyone recognizes Jehovah's name, then everyone will be happy because everyone will know what to do and how to do it."   (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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On Religion: - "When everyone recognizes Jehovah's name, then everyone will be happy because everyone will know what to do and how to do it." (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

On Identity: - "Despite everything, no one can dictate who you are to other people." (Photo: Kevin Mazur/Wire Image/Getty Images)

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On Identity: - "Despite everything, no one can dictate who you are to other people." (Photo: Kevin Mazur/Wire Image/Getty Images)

On Pop Music: - "What's missing from pop music is danger." (Photo: Neil Lupin/Redferns)

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On Pop Music: - "What's missing from pop music is danger." (Photo: Neil Lupin/Redferns)

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On the Press: - "I might just stop talking again and not do interviews." (Photo: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic, Inc for NPG Records 2014)

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On the Press: "I might just stop talking again and not do interviews." (Photo: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic, Inc for NPG Records 2014)

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On Death: - "I have written a song that says: If you ever lose someone dear to you, never say the words, "They're gone," and they'll come back." (Photo: Jeff Kravitz/AMA2015/FilmMagic)

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On Death: - "I have written a song that says: If you ever lose someone dear to you, never say the words, "They're gone," and they'll come back." (Photo: Jeff Kravitz/AMA2015/FilmMagic)

On Inner Peace: - "Every day I feel is a blessing from God. And I consider it a new beginning. Yeah, everything is beautiful."   (Photo: Chelsea Lauren/Getty Images for NPG Records 2015) 

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On Inner Peace: - "Every day I feel is a blessing from God. And I consider it a new beginning. Yeah, everything is beautiful." (Photo: Chelsea Lauren/Getty Images for NPG Records 2015)