People still mourn when people die. That’s self-sympathy. All human beings are selfish to a certain extent, and that’s why people get so sad when som… - Jimi Hendrix

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People still mourn when people die. That’s self-sympathy. All human beings are selfish to a certain extent, and that’s why people get so sad when someone dies. They haven’t finished using him. The person who is dead ain’t crying. Sadness is for when a baby is born into this heavy world, and joy should be exhibited at someone’s death because they are going on to something more permanent and infinitely better.

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About Jimi Hendrix

James Marshall "Jimi" Hendrix (27 November 1942 – 18 September 1970), born Johnny Allen Hendrix, was an American guitarist, singer and songwriter. Although his mainstream career spanned only four years, he is widely regarded as one of the most influential electric guitarists in the history of popular music; and one of the most celebrated musicians of the 20th century.

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Pen Names: Jimmy James
Birth Name: Johnny Allen Hendrix
Native Name: James Marshall Hendrix
Alternative Names: Hendrix JHX
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I'm traveling a speed
unknown to man
and I carry love for all
in the mirror of my hand.

I say love for all…don't try to run away...
look at the mirrors of your heart.
Face the truth today — I am what I am, thank God.
Some people don't understand,
Help them, God — I say find yourself first, and then your tool.
I say find yourself first, don't you be no fool.

Here comes a woman, sweat all down her back.
For birth or for pleasure, she's on the right track…
But for being free, she ain't supposed to plea.
And don't rely on no man to try and understand.
I say find yourself first
and then your talent.
Work hard in your mind
for it to come alive.
And then prove to the man
that you're as strong as him.
'Cause in the eyes of God…
you're both children to him…

You are what you are, thank God.
You gonna shine like a star
with the help of God — But we find ourselves first
and then our tool…
Find yourself, don't be no fool.

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