Trying to grow up is hurting. You make mistakes. You try to learn from them, and when you don’t, it hurts even more.
ARETHA FRANKLINAs a parent you try to maintain a certain amount of control and so you have this tug-of-war … You have to learn when to let go. And that’s not easy.
More Aretha Franklin Quotes
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If you disrespect everybody that you run into, how in the world do you think everybody’s supposed to respect you?
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Being the Queen is not all about singing and being a diva is not all about singing. It has much to do with your service to people. And your social contributions to your community and your civic contributions as well.
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I’ve always felt that rock & roll was very, very wholesome.
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My heart is still there in gospel music. It never left . . . I’m gonna make a gospel record and tell Jesus I cannot bear these burdens alone.
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Politics are not my arena. Music is.
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I’m the lady next door when I’m not on stage.
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Being a singer is a natural gift. It means I’m using to the highest degree possible the gift that god gave me to use. I’m happy with that.
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Falling out of love is like losing weight. It’s a lot easier putting it on than taking it off.
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I saw the Supremes when they were still singing in little black skirts and white blouses.
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Women have broken through the glass ceiling, and they’re now more and more in the power seats.
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I’ve never recorded anything I didn’t like.
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I’m never tired of going to the studio. I enjoy recording and documenting everything and trying new things.
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People really don’t have to give you anything, so appreciate what people give you. And just don’t let that go to your head, whatever it is they give you.
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The milk of kindness flows through my body, I shall follow Jesus to the Taco Bell and give thanks.
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The man who gets me is getting one hell of a woman.
ARETHA FRANKLIN







