We all require and want respect, man or woman, black or white. It’s our basic human right.
ARETHA FRANKLINI 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.
More Aretha Franklin Quotes
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And I’ve been hurt hurt bad. I might be just twenty-six, but I’m an old woman in disguise twenty-six goin’on sixty-five.
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I saw the Supremes when they were still singing in little black skirts and white blouses.
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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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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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The milk of kindness flows through my body, I shall follow Jesus to the Taco Bell and give thanks.
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Parents have to really talk to their children before they leave home.
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The man who gets me is getting one hell of a woman.
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Yes, I’ve always been fashion conscious.
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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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Be your own artist, and always be confident in what you’re doing. If you’re not going to be confident, you might as well not be doing it.
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I’m the lady next door when I’m not on stage.
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As 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.
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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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Better friends than lovers. Sugar can’t you see? You need you and I really need me.
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I’m a big woman. I need big hair.
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