Inspirational Quotes, Motivational Sayings, and Wise Words for Daily Inspiration

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It has been said that genius is only the power of making continuous effort. The line between failure and success is so fine that we scarcely know when we pass it. We are told that there is no failure, except in no longer trying - no defeat, except from within, no really insurmountable barrier save our own weakness of purpose.

Kate Smith's Popular Quotes

I just can't read music.

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I know I'm fat and I know my hair is straight, but I can sing.

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If rock-and-roll is well done, there's nothing so terribly wrong with that kind of music. But the lyrics are another story.

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I sometimes get that wonderful sympathy between me and the audience, telling me I've reached their hearts. And when I do, the thrill is mine.

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I vowed that whenever my family needed me, I would give up everything to go to them, no matter what. The show must go on was meaningless to me.

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I love animals to the extent that my home is my dog's home! Which means that nothing is too good for my Freckles-chairs, couches, beds. But I do draw…

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And when all is said and done, there is no greater success in the world than just being happy.

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During the presidential primaries of 1940, I received a request from the Democratic National Committee to sing God Bless America before the speeches.

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I must work hard to make my singing above reproach; there must be no faults which hard work would take care of.

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