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.
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In terms of helping people understand and know each other a little better, music is universal - universal and transporting.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Music serves as a universal language that connects people and facilitates understanding among them.
In this quote, Aretha Franklin emphasizes the power of music as a tool for connection and communication. She suggests that music transcends cultural and linguistic barriers, allowing individuals to understand and relate to one another on a deeper level, making it a vital aspect of human experience that can transport us emotionally and spiritually.
Themes
MusicUniversalConnectionUnderstandingCommunication
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech about the importance of cultural exchange in schools, I quoted Aretha Franklin to emphasize how music can bridge gaps.
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It really is an honor if I can be inspirational to a younger singer or person. It means I've done my job.
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Everybody wants respect. In their own way, three-year-olds would like respect, and acknowledgment, in their terms.
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I think women and children and older people are the three least-respected groups in our society.
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