B.B. King

"The strongest people are those who have learned to forgive."

"I believe in the power of a good story, well told."

"Fear is the biggest obstacle between you and your dreams."

"Time is the one thing you cannot get back, so use it wisely."

"Change is the only constant, so embrace it and learn to dance with it."

"The greatest gift you can give someone is your time and attention."

"I've learned that success without purpose is just emptiness."

"Be patient with yourself; becoming who you're meant to be takes time."

"The blues is about taking the pain of life and turning it into something beautiful."

"The blues is a feeling that comes from deep in the soul, and it's something that can't be faked or manufactured."

"Every time you go in the studio, you want to come out with something better than you went in with."

"I'm trying to get people to see that we are our brother's keeper. Red, white, black, brown or yellow, rich or poor, we all have the blues."

"The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you."

"You should never let the negativity of the world affect your faith and hope in humanity."

"I've been a fortunate man in my life to meet great people and learn from them."

"When you lose someone close to you, music can be a way to express what you cannot say with words."

"The key to success is to keep moving forward despite the obstacles in your path."

"I always tried to be honest in my playing and singing because that's what the blues demands."

"Love and music are the two greatest forces in this world."

"You have to believe in yourself when no one else does, and that's what keeps you alive."

"The blues taught me that pain can be transformed into something beautiful and meaningful."

"Every night on stage is a chance to connect with the people in the audience and share something real."

"I've learned that being humble and staying grounded is more important than any accolade or achievement."

"The struggle is what makes the victory sweet, and the journey is what defines the person."

"Music has the power to heal wounds that medicine cannot touch."

"I never stop learning, never stop growing, and never stop trying to improve myself."

"Time is precious and fleeting, so spend it doing what you love with the people you care about."

"Friendships built on honesty and respect are the ones that last a lifetime."

"The world needs more people who are willing to stand up for what is right and just."

"Fear is natural, but letting it control you is a choice that you can choose not to make."