Louis Armstrong

Jazz Trumpeter Vocalist American 1901 – 1971

Jazz pioneer whose trumpet and gravelly voice defined American popular music.

421 quotes

"Success isn't just about what you accomplish in your life, it's about the impact you have on others"
Success
"In music you don't have to always be playing the melody"
Music
"My whole life has been determined by what I love"
Love
"I want to be just remembered as a musician and as a human being"
"Life is too short to worry about things you can't control"
Wisdom
"Every day is a wonderful day when you're making music"
Happiness
"The best music comes from the heart"
Art
"I believe in integrity"
Truth
"You meet all kinds of people when you travel"
Adventure
"I'm glad music never stopped being the main goal"
"When I blow my horn it talks for me"
"The beauty of America is that it never stays the same"
Change
"I say play your own way and let the chips fall"
Courage
"The most important thing is to have a good heart"
Kindness
"Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life"
Peace
"I always wanted to make people happy with my music"
Motivation
"That's the beauty of good music, it lifts your spirits"
Happiness
"If someone asks me what I do, I say I play the trumpet"
"I never had any formal training"
Perseverance
"There's nothing like the feeling you get when you play the right note"
"I think I'll just keep doing what I've always done"
"The world needs more love, more kindness, and more music"
Love
"When you got it, you got it, when you don't got it, you don't"
Wisdom
"My heart has always belonged to music"
"Swing is a healthy thing"
Health
"I blow my horn the way that comes natural to me"
"Life is what you make it"
Life
"I always felt blessed to be doing what I love"
Gratitude
"There's a whole lot of love in my playing"
Love
"Keep your eyes on the prize, keep walking"
Perseverance