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Whitney Houston

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Some people are known for what they did; Whitney Houston is known for what they said. Whitney Houston's observations on Alone are as sharp as their thoughts on God, revealing genuine breadth of mind. Browse 12 quotes by Whitney Houston that cover ground from Alone, God, Truth, Teacher, and Men. As Whitney Houston put it: "When I decided to be a singer, my mother warned me I'd be alone a lot. Basically we all are."

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

— Whitney Houston

God

All Quotes by Whitney Houston

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

— Whitney Houston

Men

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

— Whitney Houston

God

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

— Whitney Houston

Beauty

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

— Whitney Houston

Truth

“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.”

— Whitney Houston

Age

“I have a mother that's very strong and family that surround me and constantly tell me they love me.”

— Whitney Houston

Family

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

— Whitney Houston

Alone

“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.”

— Whitney Houston

Alone

“When I decided to be a singer, my mother warned me I'd be alone a lot. Basically we all are.”

— Whitney Houston

Alone