9 quotes that prove Prince's infinite wisdom will stay with us forever

"If I need a psychological evaluation, I'll do it myself,"
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9 quotes that prove Prince's infinite wisdom will stay with us forever
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 19: Recording artist Prince performs during the 2013 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 19, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) Credit: ethan miller/getty

Prince has died, which doesn't seem possible to the fans who saw him as an otherworldly being. He may have only lived on Earth for 57 years, but his philosophy seemed to stretch thousands of years into the future.

We'll have the rest of time to unravel his musings on music, self-image, being cool, Justin Bieber and everything in between.  


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On time. 

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On being cool, from someone who knows.

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On human development.

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On his immunity to public opinion.

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He really, really didn't care what people thought.

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On what's next.

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On the structure of his being.

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His advice to Justin Bieber.

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On loss.

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Tricia Gilbride

Tricia Gilbride was a Reporter for Mashable Watercooler. Tricia focused on the intersection of celebrity culture and the Internet. Previously, she worked as a fashion writer and a social media manager. She also edits Women-Artists.org, a blog and annual print publication, and looks exactly like her cat.

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