Quote of the day by Michael Jackson

Quote of the day by Michael Jackson: ‘In a world filled with hate, we must still dare to hope… in a world filled with distrust, we must still dare to believe', the ‘Billie Jean’ singer’s words of wisdom of never let your spark die, no matter what happens

Michael Jackson remains one of the most iconic figures in the history of music. From achieving consecutive number 1s on music charts to selling out stadiums and more, he was one of the most successful artists of all time.

Other than that, he went through a lot of things in life; however, he did not give up and always kept a positive outlook on life. Today’s quote by the ‘Thriller’ singer is all about understanding that you still need to do good by yourself and the people around you even if there are a lot of bad things going on around you.The quote for the day from the pop icon reads: “In a world filled with hate, we must still dare to hope. In a world filled with anger, we must still dare to comfort. In a world filled with despair, we must still dare to dream. And in a world filled with distrust, we must still dare to believe.”

What does the quote by the ‘Thriller’ singer mean?

Michael Jackson shared today’s quote on March 6, 2001, when he was on stage giving his speech to the Oxford Union at Oxford University in England.

Jackson himself had been through a lot in his life; however, he continued to keep a positive attitude and outlook on life and never stopped giving back to the world and the community.Today’s quote is all about understanding the fact that despite all that is wrong in this world, it is extremely important to remain positive, to remain true to yourself, and to not let such experiences define or remake who you are. In a culture that often rewards cynicism, anger, and self-protection, choosing to remain soft-hearted and open makes a person vulnerable, which is why it requires daring.

The singer's quote is about understanding that despite all of the bad things in life, you still need to give the goodness in you some chance. (Instagram)

He lists out all of the things that may have gone wrong with the world; he acknowledges all of the evils, but instead of giving into the circumstances, Jackson’s quote is about understanding that things will always be hard, that one thing or the other will happen. The most important thing is what you, as an individual, choose to do right now rather than what you have always been told to do. Despair convinces people that nothing can ever change, leading to apathy.

Dreaming is the refusal to surrender the future; it is the imaginative first step required to build a better reality.

About Michael Jackson’s early life and rise to fame

From the get go, Jackson was thrust into the world of stardom and fame, all thanks to his family band, Jackson 5. He was born on August 29, 1958, in Gary, Indiana, and was the eighth out of 10 siblings. His mother, Katherine, was a devout Jehovah’s Witness who played piano and clarinet and raised the children with strict religious values, while his father, Joe, used to work long shifts as a crane operator at a steel mill in the area, while playing guitar in an R&B band, the Falcons on the side.

It was his father who identified that along with him, many of his other siblings also had a knack for singing and performing, which is what led him to form the family band.In 1964, at age six, Michael and his brother Marlon joined their older brothers, Jackie, Tito, and Jermaine, in the group. They initially played congas and tambourine; soon after, Michael quickly emerged as the lead vocalist and dynamic frontman. Around the 1960s and 70s, the group quickly rose to fame when almost all of their singles started becoming overnight sensations and reached the top of the music charts.

After the group disbanded, he embarked on his own journey as a solo artist; Michael Jackson managed to become an overnight sensation. He achieved a level of global fame, commercial dominance, and cultural reach unmatched in modern entertainment, which, in result, earned him the title "King of Pop" and Guinness World Records recognition as the Most Successful Entertainer of All Time.Over the years, according to Billboard, the singer broke a lot of records and achieved a lot of records and feats. This includes having the best-selling album of all time to date, 'Thriller,' as well as achieving 13 solo No. 1 singles as well. He also earned millions of dollars from his tours, which were always sold out.Michael Jackson passed away on June 25, 2009, at the age of 50 in Los Angeles. After an investigation was carried out, the official cause of his demise was ruled as acute propofol intoxication combined with sedatives.