B.B. King

Blues Guitarist Singer American 1925 – 2015

King of the Blues whose expressive guitar playing influenced rock musicians.

412 quotes

"We all carry our burdens, but the key is how we carry them."
Wisdom
"You have to believe in yourself even when nobody else does."
Courage
"The world needs more love and less hatred, more compassion and less judgment."
Kindness
"Dreams are the blueprints for our future, but hard work builds the house."
Dreams
"Time waits for no one, so you have to make the most of every moment."
Time
"Friends are the family we choose for ourselves."
Friendship
"Change is inevitable, so you might as well embrace it and grow from it."
Change
"I've never believed in shortcuts. Anything worth having is worth working for."
Perseverance
"The most important thing is to stay true to who you are."
Truth
"Success is not just about fame or money; it's about making a positive impact."
Success
"Fear is just an illusion that keeps you from reaching your potential."
Fear
"Love is the most powerful force in the world if you let it be."
Love
"Patience is a virtue that will serve you well in all areas of life."
Patience
"There's beauty in the struggle, beauty in the journey, not just the destination."
Beauty
"Knowledge without action is just empty words; you have to put it to work."
Knowledge
"The greatest adventures in life are often the ones we don't plan for."
Adventure
"Creativity is about taking risks and not being afraid to fail."
Creativity
"When you have faith, you have hope, and with hope, all things are possible."
Faith
"Leadership is about serving others and making them better versions of themselves."
Leadership
"Money can buy you things, but it can't buy you happiness or peace of mind."
Money
"I've always believed that imagination is more powerful than knowledge."
Imagination
"Solitude gives you time to reflect on your life and make important decisions."
Solitude
"History teaches us valuable lessons if we're willing to learn from it."
History
"The way forward is always through, never around your problems."
Wisdom
"Relationships require honesty, respect, and the willingness to work through difficulties."
Relationships
"I learned early on that life is about relationships, not possessions."
Life
"Power comes not from control, but from the ability to inspire and uplift others."
Power
"Every person has a story worth listening to if you take the time."
Kindness
"Hope is what keeps us going when everything seems dark and impossible."
Hope
"The blues taught me that expressing your pain can be healing."
Art