Quotes About Encouragement

I'm here to clean minds of negativity and build confidence in others.

That's the potential power of a single voice - a neighbor's, a teacher's, a parent's, a friend's. It can change you, make you feel as if you have a place in the world.

I would tell little Zavion Davenport that it doesn't matter where you're from and how you grew up, the neighborhood you grew up in.

Neither of my parents has been very sensitive about my writing.

People that were a little nerdy in high school would look up to me and know it gets better.

If my mother hadn't encouraged me, I would be nervous and feeling like I'm doing something wrong.

Being on set with my dad - that's so cool. People always ask me if that made me nervous, but it's the same element when you're a kid - when your parents come in the auditorium for those school performances. It calms you.

I love to help with dreams and I love what I do on 'X Factor' as far as the mentoring and helping someone get over nervousness or reach their potential.

The OWN network is all about inspiring and enlightening.

I think it's so important to have a great support network when you feel like you can't - I would actually go and talk to the people who tell you that you can.

I do remember the people who believed in me in the beginning. I'll never forget that.

My family and friends help me a lot to never give up.

Never give up on anybody.

I never give up on my players, and I'll never give up on people.

Let me tell you a little secret: There are no bad actors. There are none. You have to find the right role. I never give up on people. For God's sake, look at me.

I know from experience that you should never give up on yourself or others, no matter what.

It seems to be very clear that each new generation that comes - not only audiences but young bands as well - are very encouraged and enthused and inspired by my work.

I believe in taking big risks. If you encourage new people, they want to prove themselves. They give their best. This is not possible with established stars, who treat their job casually most of the time.

I decided to sing again after settling in Newark in 1982. I had a burning desire to sing and lots of encouragement from my new wife, Earlene.

Many ask me why I work with debutants, but I always tell them that there's space for every one in the industry, and if my music helps him, then I'm glad to be of some help. I will never say no to deserving newcomers.

I still have my school friends who are actually friends. It's nice that they don't think much about my singing career. They think it is cool, and they are happy for me, but they don't really bother me about it. To them, I'm still just the schoolgirl from next door.

Encouraging the next generation is really where my heart is.

I have a lot of young followers, and I try to instill a sense of strength for the next generation, because it's not easy.

It's nice to feel the fans are behind you. You shouldn't concern yourself with things like that - but it does matter.