“Possession make you rich? I don't have that type of richness. My richness is Life, forever.”

—  Bob Marley

The quote "Possession make you rich? I don't have that type of richness. My richness is Life, foreve…" is famous quote attributed to Bob Marley (1945–1981), Jamaican singer, songwriter, musician.

Interview for the Australian TV show 60 Minutes http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LnxGoglJck

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Jamaican singer, songwriter, musician 1945–1981

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