You know, you do need mentors, but in the end, you really just need to believe in yourself.
Diana RossRead
With the Supremes I made so much money so fast all I wanted to do was buy clothes and pretty things. Now I'm comfortable with money and it's comfortable with me.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects on the transition from a desire for materialism to a more balanced relationship with money.
Diana Ross shares her experience of early success with the Supremes, where the allure of wealth led her to focus on buying material possessions. Over time, she has developed a more mature and comfortable relationship with money, indicating a shift from superficial wants to a deeper understanding of financial well-being.
Themes
MoneySuccessWealthComfortMaterialism
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about financial health, this quote could be used to illustrate the relationship people can develop with money over time.
More from Diana Ross
All quotes →I was looking at making a shift in my career. I've been so blessed I'd like to be able to give that back. If I could find young artists, young performers I can nurture to have a career I would really like that.
Diana RossRead
Years ago I wanted to buy an apartment in New York City. I was a single female - I had gone through my divorce - I had three children, I was in show business and black. It was, like, impossible.
Diana RossRead
You can't just sit there and wait for people to give you that golden dream. You've got to get out there and make it happen for yourself.
Diana RossRead
I don't have to sit around and wait for the next movie to come along, I can go out and sing.
Diana RossRead
My children come first and the career comes in around that.
Diana RossRead
Similar quotes
A successful man is he who receives a great deal from his fellow men, usually incomparably more than corresponds to his service to them. The value of a man, however, should be seen in what he gives and not in what he is able to receive.
Albert EinsteinRead
A champion is afraid of losing. Everyone else is afraid of winning.
Billie Jean KingRead
Black or white good parts are hard to come by. A good actor with a good opportunity has a shot; without the opportunity it doesn't matter how good you are.
Denzel WashingtonRead
If you are honest with yourself and can look into a mirror and believe that you have given 100 percent, you should feel proud. If you cannot, then there is more work to be done.
John HavlicekRead
My greatest challenge is not what's happening at the moment, my greatest challenge was knocking Liverpool right off their f*****g perch. And you can print that.
Alex FergusonRead
If you want to be successful in a particular field or endeavor, I think perseverance is one of the key qualities. It's very important that you find something that you care about, that you have a deep passion for, because you're going to have to devote a lot of your life to it.
George LucasRead