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These Bo Diddley quotes from songs capture the essence of his lyrical style, offering glimpses into his views on life, love, and self-perception.

Bo Diddley Quotes from Songs on Judgement and Perception

1. Don’t judge an apple by just looking at a tree; true value is often hidden from first glance.
2. You can’t judge honey by looking at the bee, just like you can’t judge a book merely by looking at its cover.
3. Before you accuse me, take a look at yourself; self-reflection is key before casting stones.
4. You might misjudge me, I may look like a farmer, but inside, I’m a lover.

Bo Diddley Quotes from Songs on Love and Relationships

5. Let me kiss you gentle, squeeze and hold you tight, let me give you all my love for the rest of my life.
6. I need you, baby, that’s no lie, without your love, I will surely die.
7. Come on back home baby, try my love just one more time, before we lose what we have.
8. Hey Mona, what I want to do, is build my house right next door to you, to always be near.

Bo Diddley Quotes from Songs on Confidence and Self-Assertion

9. I’m a road runner honey, and you can’t keep up with me, try to race, baby, you will see.
10. I’m a man, I spell M-A-N… man, capable and ready for life’s challenges.
11. Ain’t nobody gonna pass me by, when I’m in the driver’s seat of my own life.
12. Don’t be scared of me, baby, because when it comes to what I do, I just can’t be beat.

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13. Can’t judge a book by its cover.
14. I’m a lover, not just a farmer.
15. Take a look at yourself first.
16. Road runner honey, can’t keep up.
17. I’m a M-A-N, man.
18. Need your love, no lie.
19. Come back home, baby.
20. House next door to you.