Ella Fitzgerald

Jazz Singer American 1917 – 1996

First Lady of Song whose pure voice and scat singing captivated audiences.

390 quotes

"I've got to pick a pocket or two."
Humor
"The voice is a muscle, and you have to treat it as such."
Health
"Success is like reaching an oasis, but then the desert is all around."
Success
"I want to leave a legacy of inspiration."
Inspiration
"Singing should be joyful. It shouldn't be a chore."
Music
"I always wanted to be somebody, but now I realize I should have been more specific."
Humor
"Every person has their own voice; you just have to find it."
Creativity
"There is always time for one more song."
Time
"I loved my country and wanted to help her progress."
"Just don't give up on what you're trying to do. Where there is love and inspiration, I don't think you can go wrong."
Inspiration
"The only thing better than singing is more singing."
Music
"I'm not afraid of storms, for I'm learning how to sail my ship."
Courage
"You have to believe in yourself when no one else does. That's what makes you a winner."
Success
"Music is the universal language that speaks to the heart."
Music
"Never stop learning, because life never stops teaching."
Education
"The measure of success is not what you have accomplished, but the obstacles you have overcome."
Perseverance
"Beauty isn't just about the face, it's about the spirit within."
Beauty
"I want to be remembered as someone who used her talent to touch people's lives."
"When you're doing what you love, success feels like breathing."
"Time waits for no one, so make every moment count."
Time
"The greatest freedom is the freedom to be yourself."
Freedom
"Every setback is a setup for a comeback."
Motivation
"Kindness is a language that transcends all barriers."
Kindness
"Your potential is limitless if you believe in yourself."
Imagination
"Life is too short to hold onto anger and bitterness."
Peace
"Art is the mirror that reflects the truth of our souls."
Art
"Gratitude opens the door to abundance and joy."
Gratitude
"Strength comes not from never falling, but from rising again."
Strength
"The world needs more love and less judgment."
Love
"Patience is not waiting passively; it's moving forward with trust."
Patience