B.B. King

"Every person has something to teach you."

"Tomorrow is never promised, so live today fully."

"True freedom comes from within."

"Love is the greatest power we possess."

"Hope is what keeps us going."

"Courage is not the absence of fear."

"Change is difficult but necessary for growth."

"Education opens the doors of opportunity."

"The blues is a tonic for whatever ails you. I could play the blues and then go on to jazz."

"I've always tried to treat people the way I want to be treated."

"When you wake up in the morning, you've got to make a decision to be happy."

"I think the key to life is to keep moving forward and not look back too much."

"You never miss the water till the well runs dry, and you never miss good health till it's gone."

"Everybody wants to go to heaven, but nobody wants to die."

"The way my life is structured, I'm in one place for about three weeks, then I leave and go somewhere else."

"Music is my life, it's my hobby, it's my love."

"We all have ups and downs in our lives, and being able to survive the difficult times is what truly matters."

"I'm a bluesman living in America, and we are going to continue to make the music of America."

"Age is no barrier. It's a limitation you put on your mind."

"You've got to be able to accept some disappointments without letting them get the better of you."

"The real blues is life itself."

"I wanted to be the best musician I could be, and I worked hard at my craft."

"There's always a reason to be thankful, even when life gets tough."

"If you fall in love with someone, it's not about their looks or their money. It's about the way they make you feel."

"Life is like a climbing wall, and you have to find the right handholds to get to the top."

"Every mistake is a learning opportunity if you're willing to pay attention."

"The greatest wealth you can have is good health and peace of mind."

"I've learned that surviving is about adaptation and never giving up on yourself."

"Keep your eyes on the prize and stay focused on what matters most to you."

"Good things come to those who wait, but better things come to those who try."