Aretha Franklin

"Music is the one thing that has always been there for me."

"We all need to understand that education is the greatest gift we can give our children."

"Hard work and dedication - that's what separates the good from the great."

"Your voice is powerful; use it wisely and with purpose."

"Love is the answer, but you have to work for it every day."

"I came into this world with nothing but a voice and a dream."

"Patience is a virtue that too many of us have forgotten."

"Live each day knowing you deserve the best life has to offer."

"The struggle gives you strength; don't run from it."

"Family is everything - hold them close and never let go."

"Your talent is God's gift to you; what you do with it is your gift back to God."

"I've learned that respect must be earned, never demanded."

"Change happens when you stop waiting and start doing."

"The beauty of life is in its unpredictability."

"Stand up for what you believe in, even if it means standing alone."

"Art is the expression of the soul."

"Know your worth and never settle for less."

"Every experience teaches us something valuable if we're willing to listen."

"Life's greatest lessons come from the people we love."

"Time is the one thing we can never get back, so use it wisely."

"True friendship withstands the test of time and adversity."

"Gratitude is the foundation of a peaceful life."

"Never underestimate the power of a kind word."

"I sing because my heart demands to be heard."

"Peace begins within yourself."

"The greatest journey is the one within."

"Your potential is limitless if you believe it."

"Love without fear is the truest form of living."

"Success means nothing without integrity."

"Fear is just an illusion we create in our minds."