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.
ARETHA FRANKLINBeing 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.
More Aretha Franklin Quotes
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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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When God loves you, what can be better than that?
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I’ve never recorded anything I didn’t like.
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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 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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We all require and want respect, man or woman, black or white. It’s our basic human right.
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I know people I feel are extremely talented, but I don’t know that I’ve ever heard any geniuses.
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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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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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Parents have to really talk to their children before they leave home.
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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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Women have broken through the glass ceiling, and they’re now more and more in the power seats.
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My faith always has been and always will be important to me.
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I’m a big woman. I need big hair.
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Music changes, and I’m gonna change right along with it.
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