I heard stories from my mother's mother who was an American Indian. She was spiritual, although she did not go to church, but she had the hum. She used to tell me stories of the rivers.
Tina TurnerRead
My legacy is that I stayed on course...from the beginning to the end, because I believed in something inside of me.
Interpretation
Tina Turner's quote emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself and remaining committed to one's beliefs.
In this quote, Tina Turner reflects on the idea of legacy, suggesting that true greatness arises from the dedication to one's personal beliefs and values. She emphasizes that staying the course, despite challenges, and maintaining faith in oneself is the key to creating a meaningful and lasting impact in the world.
In practice
During a graduation speech to inspire students to pursue their passions.
I heard stories from my mother's mother who was an American Indian. She was spiritual, although she did not go to church, but she had the hum. She used to tell me stories of the rivers.
My legacy is that I stayed on course... from the beginning to the end, because I believed in something inside of me.
What is love but a second-hand emotion?
You must love and care for yourself, because that's when the best comes out.
You take your problems to a god, but what you really need is for the god to take you to the inside of you.
I'm not wise, but the beginning of wisdom is there; it's like relaxing into - and an acceptance of - things.
I have created nothing really beautiful, really lasting, but if I can inspire one of these youngsters to develop the talent I know they possess, then my monument will be in their work.
I even move out onto the front porch and see my own limited view of the world. I want to take that world, and for the first time ever, I feel like I can do it. Iβve survived everything Iβve had to so far. Iβm still standing here.
Out of some persistent sense of large-scale ruin, we kept inventing hope.
She followed slowly, taking a long time, As though there were some obstacles in the way; And yet: as though, once it was overcome, She would be beyond all walking, and would fly.
I hope and expect there are female coaches out there who are saying they want to do what I do, and if I can play a part in that and when I step away from the game can say 'I was the first,' then I'm proud of that too.
Everybody can be great, because everybody can serve. [...] You only need a heart full of grace.
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