Michael Jackson’s life was a bed of roses. Except that the roses also carried thorns. And in the end, it was the thorns that did him in.

Michael Jackson lives no longer. But his music remains eternal. The King is dead, long live the King! – This proclamation will ring true forever. Here are some Michael Jackson contents to remember him by.

Lies run sprints, but the truth runs marathons. The truth will win this marathon in court. (Michael Joseph Jackson)

In the end, the most important thing is to be true to yourself and those you love and work hard. Work like there’s no tomorrow. Train. Strive. Really train and cultivate your talent to the highest degree. Be the best at what you do. Get to know more about your field than anybody alive. Use the tools of your trade, if it’s books or a floor to dance on or a body of water to swim in. Whatever it is, it’s yours. That’s what I’ve always tried to remember. (Michael Joseph Jackson)

I must endure for the world, for the children. (Michael Joseph Jackson)

I’m happy to be alive, I’m happy to be who I am. (Michael Joseph Jackson)

(during a press conference, before his last show in England)
I just wanted to say that these will be my final show performances in London. When I say this is it, it really means this is it. (Michael Joseph Jackson)

You ain’t seen nothing yet, and the best is yet to come. (Michael Joseph Jackson)

The meaning of life is contained in every single expression of life. It is present in the infinity of forms and phenomena that exist in all of creation. (Michael Joseph Jackson)

The greatest education in the world is watching the masters at work. (Michael Joseph Jackson)

I’m just like anyone. I cut and I bleed. And I embarrass easily. (Michael Joseph Jackson)

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. (Michael Joseph Jackson)

I wake up from dreams and go “Wow, put this down on paper.” The whole thing is strange. You hear the words, everything is right there in front of your face… (Michael Joseph Jackson)

If you enter this world knowing you are loved and you leave this world knowing the same, then everything that happens in between can be dealt with. (Michael Joseph Jackson)