I’ve always felt that rock & roll was very, very wholesome.
ARETHA FRANKLINWe all require and want respect, man or woman, black or white. It’s our basic human right.
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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Trying to grow up is hurting. You make mistakes. You try to learn from them, and when you don’t, it hurts even more.
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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 don’t feel one’s personal medical condition is everybody’s business. It just isn’t something you advertise, and it’s not open to discussion.
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When God loves you, what can be better than that?
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Let’s start with the church. As you know, it’s my background, it’s a natural setting for me and it’s definitely my roots.
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My faith always has been and always will be important to me.
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Better friends than lovers. Sugar can’t you see? You need you and I really need me.
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Politics are not my arena. Music is.
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Parents have to really talk to their children before they leave home.
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I’m a big woman. I need big hair.
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The man who gets me is getting one hell of a woman.
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Music changes, and I’m gonna change right along with it.
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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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Now, occasionally I will still have that quarter pounder because I love fast food, but you have to keep it to a minimum.
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