Quotes by Whitney Houston

• My mother taught me that when you stand in the truth and someone tells a lie about you, don't fight it.
• No, I'm not a drug addict, and neither is my husband. If that were so, you'd get a lot less work out of me. It would show in the performances and in the work.
• Nobody likes to be picked on. Nobody.
• 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?
• When I heard Aretha, I could feel her emotional delivery so clearly. It came from down deep within. That's what I wanted to do.
• I'm not crazy about arenas just because I can sell them out. It doesn't do anything for my ego at all. I want to play places where people don't have to sit in the nosebleed seats and wonder what the hell is going on.
• I like being a woman, even in a man's world. After all, men can't wear dresses, but we can wear the pants.
• 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 shadow; if I fail, or if I succeed at least I did as I believe.
• I almost wish I could be more exciting, that I could match what is happening out there to me.
• I've turned down a lot of arena dates because I've done the big-arena thing. Now, I want to do something where people can feel me and I can feel them.
• From the beginning, the camera and I were great friends. It loves me, and I love 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.
• Embrace your uniqueness, for in a society that thrives on conformity, your authenticity is your superpower.
• Learning to love yourself is the greatest love of all.