Quotes by Aretha Franklin

You lift me up when I'm on the ground
But as soon as I get up, child, you send me tumbling down
Now your love is like a see saw

Every birthday is a gift. Every day is a gift.

We all require and want respect, man or woman, black or white. It's our basic human right.

Be your own artist, and always be confident in what you're doing. If you're not going to be confident, you might as well not be doing it.

Sometimes, what you're looking for is already there.

People really don't have to give you anything, so appreciate what people give you.

Falling out of love is like losing weight. It's a lot easier putting it on than taking it off.

Music changes, and I'm gonna change right along with it.