Aretha Franklin

"Creativity is the language of the divine."

"History shows us where we've been; wisdom guides where we're going."

"Power should always be used to lift others up."

"The truth, though difficult, always sets you free."

"Adventure waits for those brave enough to pursue it."

"Health is wealth - guard it fiercely."

"Imagination is the first step to creation."

"Philosophy teaches us how to live better lives."

"You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step."

"I'm a very private person, but I'm also a very public person."

"Respect is the most important thing to me."

"I've learned that every day you must take the good with the bad with a smile."

"Just be an open book, but always know who you are."

"I had to make my own living and my own way. And that's made me very satisfied."

"Music has always been a healing force in my life."

"The greatest love of all is inside of me."

"I am no bird and no net ensnares me."

"Never lose sight of who you are and what you stand for."

"I want to be remembered as a person who wanted to be free and help others be free."

"Think globally, act locally in your community."

"You've got to believe in yourself when no one else does."

"Hard work and dedication will take you far in life."

"I've always felt that if you're not a fighter, you're not going to make it."

"The voice I have now, I've had all my life."

"Life is a journey, not a destination."

"I grew up in a very religious household but found my voice through music."

"You must learn to appreciate the little things in life."

"Success means doing what you love and doing it well."

"Family is the foundation of everything."

"Never apologize for speaking your truth."