Kanye West has entertained his fanbase for years with his outlandish — and often insightful — commentary on the music and fashion industries. His controversial personality is divisive, but his influence in undeniable. To celebrate the rapper’s 40th birthday, we found eight of his best quotes — on everything from his adoration of his wife, Kim Kardashian West , to his thoughts on the perfect salsa dancing dress in Cuba. Read more from Yahoo Beauty + Style: Follow us on Instagram , Facebook , and Pinterest for nonstop inspiration delivered fresh to your feed, every day. For Twitter updates, follow @YahooStyle and @YahooBeauty .