Quotes from Whitney Houston

I think over the years, being a mother, I've matured in so many ways.

God gave me a voice to sing with, and when you have that, what other gimmick is there?

I decided long ago never to walk in anyone's shadow; if I fail, or if I succeed at least I did as I believe.

My mother taught me that when you stand in the truth and someone tells a lie about you, don't fight it.

I believe that children are our future. Teach them well and let them lead the way. Show them all the beauty they possess inside.

When I decided to be a singer, my mother warned me I'd be alone a lot. Basically we all are. Loneliness comes with life.

God gave me a voice to sing with, and when you have that, what other gimmick is there?

I wanted to be a teacher. I love children, so I wanted to deal with children. Then I wanted to be a veterinarian. But by the age of ten or eleven, when I opened my mouth and said, 'Oh, God, what's this?' I kind of knew teaching and being a veterinarian were gonna have to wait.

I finally faced the fact that it isn`t a crime not having friends. Being alone means you have fewer problems.

I decided long ago, never to walk in anyone's shadows.

I'd rather be alone than unhappy

Learning to love yourself, is the greatest love all

I like being a woman, even in a man's world. After all, men can't wear dresses, but we can wear the pants.

Sometimes you'll laugh Sometimes you'll cry Life never tells us, the when's or why's When you've got friends, to wish you well You'll find your point when You will exhale

To learn your artistry and to be able to perfect that, is overwhelming. Especially when you are exuding love. The human emotion is a very delicate thing, so you have to be careful about how you present it because it can be kind of scary, or too overwhelming if you're not careful. So I try to just keep it love.

I have nothing! Nothing! If I don't have you.

I've got some good saints out there - that's right - that pray for me constantly. You've gotta have that!

I like being a woman in a man's world. After all, men can't wear dresses, but we can wear the pants.

I decided long ago never to walk in anyone's shadow; if I fail, or if I succeed at least I live as I believe.

I can't run from myself There's nowhere to hide

I hope life treats you kind And I hope you have all you've dreamed of And I wish to you joy and happiness But above all this, I wish you love

I wanted to be a teacher. I love children, so I wanted to deal with children. Then I wanted to be a veterinarian. But by the age of ten or eleven, when I opened my mouth and said, 'Oh, God, what's this?' I kind of knew teaching and being a veterinarian were gonna have to wait.

Crack is cheap. I make too much money to ever smoke crack. Let's get that straight. OK? We don't do crack. We don't do that. Crack is whack.

My mother taught me that when you stand in the truth and someone tells a lie about you, don't fight it.