In honor of Shawn Corey Carter's 51st birthday, here are some of his most memorable lines.br br I was born to dictate, never follow orders. , Jay-Z, via "U Don't Know," 'The Blueprint' .br br Nobody built like you, you design yourself, Jay-Z, via "A Dream," 'The Blueprint 2: The Gift & The Curse' .br br A loss ain't a loss, it's a lesson. , Jay-Z, via "Smile," '4:44' .br br 'Til you own your own, you can't be free. , Jay-Z, via "I Got the Keys," DJ Khaled's 'Major Key'.br br One day you're up, next day you're down Long as you stay the same, it'll come back around. , Jay-Z, via "Sweet," 'American Gangster'.br br Excellence is being able to perform at a high level for a long period of time. , Jay-Z, via 'Oprah's Masters Class'.br br When you succeed, prepare to be crucified, Jay-Z, via "Most Kingz," 'Roc Nation 2011'.br br In order to survive, gotta learn to live with regrets. , Jay-Z, via "Regrets," 'Reasonable Doubt'.br br Sure books can guide youBut your heart defines you, Jay-Z, via "Beach Chair," 'Kingdom Come'.br br Fear not when, or fear not why Fear not much while we're alive Life is for living, not living uptight.