We didn't have music videos. You weren't an overnight sensation. You had to work at it and learn your craft: how to take care of your voice, how to pace your concerts, all that trial and error.
Aretha FranklinRead
Every birthday is a gift. Every day is a gift.
Interpretation
Every day and birthday we celebrate is a valuable opportunity that should be cherished.
Aretha Franklin emphasizes the significance of birthdays and daily life as precious gifts. She suggests that rather than viewing time as a burden or a countdown, we should appreciate each moment and the joy that comes with it, reminding us to embrace life with gratitude.
In practice
Sharing a positive message at a birthday celebration.
We didn't have music videos. You weren't an overnight sensation. You had to work at it and learn your craft: how to take care of your voice, how to pace your concerts, all that trial and error.
Trying to grow up is hurting. You make mistakes. You try to learn from them, and when you don't, it hurts even more.
My mentor was Clara Ward of the famous Ward gospel singers of Philadelphia. And my dad was my coach. He coached me. And just my natural love for music is what drove me.
It really is an honor if I can be inspirational to a younger singer or person. It means I've done my job.
In terms of helping people understand and know each other a little better, music is universal - universal and transporting.
Everybody wants respect. In their own way, three-year-olds would like respect, and acknowledgment, in their terms.
I think I'm happier, not just because of winning Grammys and selling records, but because it's really fulfilling to have all these things happen with something you love to do.
There is no cosmetic for beauty like happiness.
Below an income of ... $60,000 a year, people are unhappy, and they get progressively unhappier the poorer they get. Above that, we get an absolutely flat line. ... Money does not buy you experiential happiness, but lack of money certainly buys you misery.
I have already enjoyed too much; give me something to desire.
So, twice a week, I go to a beauty salon and have my hair blown dry. Itβs cheaper by far than psychoanalysis, and much more uplifting.
I'm not bitter. Why should I be bitter? I'm thrilled to death with life.
Subscribe for the occasional hand-picked quote. No noise.