Al Green quotes

Al Green is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer, famous for his soulful voice and heartfelt hits. Widely recognized for songs like "Let's Stay Together," he became one of the leading figures in soul music during the 1970s. He has influenced generations of musicians and remains an enduring icon in the world of R&B. Here are 12 of his quotes:

Suicide is not an answer, it's destruction. (Al Green)
I'm thankful for every moment. View quote
Al Green
No child wants to fail. Everyone wants to succeed. View quote
Al Green
Some people believe that fairness comes with obeying the rules. I'm one of those people. View quote
Al Green
I learned more stuff in church than I did in the world. View quote
Al Green
The music is the message, the message is the music. So that's my little ministry that the Big Man upstairs gave to me - a little ministry called love and happiness. View quote
Al Green
If I could live my life all over I'd do everything the same; the film in my camera would remain the same; there's no way lord, to leave this love behind. View quote
Al Green
I have found people on both sides of the aisle, white and black, that'll give you the shirt off their back. And I've also found people that won't give you a piece of bread if you're starving to death. View quote
Al Green
Teach success before teaching responsibility. Teach them to believe in themselves. Teach them to think, 'I'm not stupid'. No child wants to fail. Everyone wants to succeed. View quote
Al Green
People still come up to me and ask me to sign their records. That's right, records! Man, they don't even make records no more! View quote
Al Green
Pakistan's being an ally and helping the United States, we ought to show Pakistan that we are appreciative for the help that's been extended. (Al Green)
I didn't have a mother; I had a mama. I measure other women by the stature of my mama. View quote
Al Green

Al Green

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Occupation: American Musician
Born: April 13, 1946
Quotes count: 12

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