Ella Fitzgerald

"Every person you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about; be kind."

"Change is inevitable, but growth is optional."

"The strength to persevere comes from within."

"Happiness is found in the simplest moments."

"Never underestimate the power of your own voice."

"Time is precious; use it to create beauty."

"Dreams without action remain just dreams."

"The greatest adventure is discovering who you truly are."

"Education opens doors that talent alone cannot."

"Forgiveness is freedom."

"Success is not measured by fame, but by integrity."

"I am my own muse; I create what I need to see."

"The world is full of beauty for those who choose to see it."

"Wisdom comes from lived experience, not just knowledge."

"Your scars tell the story of your strength."

"Imagination is the only limit to what you can achieve."

"Friendship is the greatest luxury of life."

"Hope is the thing that keeps us going when nothing else will."

"Work with passion, or don't work at all."

"The heart knows what the mind cannot comprehend."

"Freedom is the ability to be authentically yourself."

"Motivation comes from purpose, not circumstance."

"True wealth is measured in relationships, not riches."

"The artist's job is to reflect the human experience."

"Solitude is where the soul finds its voice."

"Faith in yourself is the foundation of all success."

"Just don't give up trying to do what you really want to do. Where there is love and inspiration, I don't think you can go wrong."

"The only thing better than singing is more singing."

"I'm not afraid of anything. I just want to make good music and see where it takes me."

"You have to understand that times change, and so do people."