He probably doesn't even mean to be, but Pharrell is full of inspirational moments (including his tears of gratitude over the success of "Happy"). A sampling of his many words of wisdom:
- On failing: "That's the only thing you gotta do: be unafraid to fail. You'll be so thankful when you win." — Complex, 2013
- On learning: "Being unafraid to learn and not feeling like I know it all. Thats been like one of the greatest lessons ever." — Superego interview, 2014
- On making the most of tragedy: "I think an icon is someone who uses tragedy and turns it into triumph. Essentially everything is mind over matter, with the right determination and the right skill set, there's no reason why you can't figure it out. And then you find your purpose." — i am Other interview, 2012
- On reinventing himself: "I try to do it every day. We all evolve, that's not specific to me. The universe if going to continue to evolve, and the ultimate feat in that experience is the perspective of awareness." — Complex, 2013
