Peggy Lee

Jazz Singer American 1920 – 2002

Jazz sophisticate whose sultry voice and interpretations defined cool standards.

361 quotes

"Time is the one currency you cannot earn back."
Time
"Wisdom whispers where foolishness shouts."
Wisdom
"Perseverance is the bridge between your dreams and reality."
Perseverance
"Relationships are the measure of a life well-lived."
Relationships
"Politics should serve people, not divide them."
Politics
"War solves nothing. Peace solves everything."
War
"Motivation is temporary. Discipline is permanent."
Motivation
"Inspiration found in pain often becomes our greatest gift."
Inspiration
"Technology should enhance life, not complicate it."
Technology
"History is not just the past. It's the foundation of tomorrow."
History
"Philosophy teaches us to examine our lives."
Philosophy
"Literature reflects the beauty and struggle of humanity."
Literature
"Don't let the same dog bite you twice."
Wisdom
"I'm a woman of very few words, but lots of action."
Strength
"The saddest thing is when you know exactly what you want and you can't have it."
Life
"A bea utiful woman should break her mirror early."
Beauty
"I never wanted to be famous; I wanted to be great."
Success
"You have to believe in yourself when no one else does."
Courage
"Life is too short to spend it being angry."
Happiness
"The greatest gift you can give someone is your time."
Kindness
"I've learned that people will forget what you said, but they'll remember how you made them feel."
Relationships
"Success is not about the destination, it's about the person you become."
Motivation
"Every moment is a fresh beginning."
Hope
"I sing because I have to sing."
Music
"The voice is an instrument that needs to be nurtured."
Art
"Patience is the greatest virtue."
Patience
"You must love yourself before you can truly love another."
Love
"There are no shortcuts to any place worth going."
Perseverance
"Fear is just an illusion we create."
Fear
"Change is the only constant in life."
Change