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.
It is not possible to sin enough to be happy. It isn't possible to buy enough to be happy, or to entertain or indulge or pamper ourselves enough to be happy. It is not possible to hide enough or run far enough away from trials and troubles to be happy. Happiness and joy come only when we are living up to who we are... I have never met anyone who was happier because he was immoral, or because he was addicted to something, or because he was dishonest and compromised his integrity.
Christmas is here, Merry old Christmas, Gift-bearing Christmas, Day of grand memories, King of the year!
If one were to build the house of happiness, the largest space would be the waiting room.
Money doesn't buy happiness. Some people say it's a heck of a down payment, though.
When wishes are few, the heart is happy. When craving ends, there is peace.
A person who's happy will make others happy; a person who has courage and faith will never die in misery
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