“I never was the battle rapper. That was never my thing. I always felt ...” — Nelly Quote

“I never was the battle rapper. That was never my thing. I always felt like it's enough room for everybody to do their thing. I like bringing new energy, re-inventing the wheel, so to speak, every time I come out.”

“I stand for the Midwest. That's why the album's titled 'M.O.,' 'cause I'm still holding it down like that. My friends and family all call me Mo, so it's kind of like really representing where I'm from and me at the same time.”

“You never know until a song comes out and becomes what it becomes, obviously you can't predict how the masses will react.”

“I really just hope people feel able to achieve because of society, and not in spite of it, and I hope it's not so much of a battle as it was for me.”

“You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it.”

“What battle has ever been won by staying in camp and talking to your fellow soldier?”