Carole King

"You gotta get out of your own way"

"The most important thing is the music and using music to help people"

"It's not about how much time you have, it's about making the time you have count"

"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel"

"The only way to do great work is to love what you do"

"Music is the voice of the soul"

"You have to believe in yourself when no one else does"

"Life happens, and you have to roll with the changes"

"Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life"

"You've got to make it happen. Nobody's going to do it for you."

"The only way to do great work is to love what you do."

"Life is about not knowing, having to change, taking the moment and making the best of it without knowing what's going to happen next."

"Music is the most direct and immediate way to reach the human soul."

"When you stop trying to change things, they change themselves."

"I think the most important thing is to keep moving forward and to embrace change."

"You just have to believe in yourself when no one else does."

"Creativity is a reflex. It's just like breathing or walking."

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

"Happiness is not something you postpone for the future; it is something you design for the present."

"True strength comes from vulnerability and honesty."

"Every moment is a chance to turn it all around."

"I've learned that people will forget what you said, forget what you did, but they'll never forget how you made them feel."

"The songs I've written that are most successful are the ones where I've been honest about my feelings."

"Writing songs is like therapy—it helps you process your emotions and experiences."

"You can't wait for inspiration; you have to go after it with a club."

"Faith is not about having all the answers; it's about trusting the journey."

"We all have the capacity to create something meaningful in our lives."

"Patience is the price we pay for peace of mind."

"The best relationships are built on genuine communication and understanding."

"Freedom is the ability to express yourself authentically without fear."