Aretha Franklin
Queen of Soul
Modern
influential
104 sayings
Sayings by Aretha Franklin
I'm the lady next door when I'm not on stage.
1968
— Interview about her public vs. private persona
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Being the Queen is not all about singing, and being a diva is not all about singing. It has much to do with your service to people. And your social contributions to your community and your civic contributions as well.
2013
— On the responsibilities of fame
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We all require and want respect, man or woman, black or white. It's our basic human right.
1999
— On equality and respect
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Sometimes, what you're looking for is already there.
2000s
— Advice on love and life
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