Nat King Cole

Jazz Singer Pianist American 1919 – 1965

Smooth vocalist whose refined style and piano playing defined American popular song.

391 quotes

"Truth is simple; deception is complicated."
Truth
"Freedom requires responsibility and respect."
Freedom
"Nature's lessons are available to all who observe."
Nature
"Art is the voice of the voiceless."
Art
"Science seeks to understand; faith seeks to believe."
Science
"Leadership is influence, nothing more or less."
Leadership
"Work with your whole heart or not at all."
Work
"Motivation fades; discipline remains."
Motivation
"Inspiration is the spark; effort is the flame."
Inspiration
"Relationships are gardens that require tending."
Relationships
"Solitude teaches what crowds cannot."
Solitude
"Imagination is the beginning of creation."
Imagination
"Health is not the absence of disease but presence of vitality."
Health
"Adventure is calling; will you answer?"
Adventure
"Power without compassion corrupts."
Power
"Money earned with integrity is sweeter."
Money
"History is a teacher for those who listen."
History
"Philosophy is lived, not merely thought."
Philosophy
"Literature preserves the essence of humanity."
Literature
"Justice is the foundation of peace."
Justice
"Success without fulfillment is empty."
Success
"Death reminds us to live fully now."
Death
"Perseverance turns mountains into molehills."
Perseverance
"The family you choose is just as precious as the one you're born to."
Family
"The secret of good living is good loving."
Love
"Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life."
Music
"I believe that a man should develop every gift that God has given him, not for personal glory but for the glory of God."
Faith
"Success is not just about what you accomplish in your life, it's about what you inspire others to do."
Success
"The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return."
Love
"I'd like to think that the movies I've made are going to be watched for many years to come."