Mary J. Blige quotes

Mary J. Blige is an American singer, songwriter, and actress, often called the “Queen of Hip-Hop Soul.” Her powerful voice and emotional honesty have made a significant impact on the music industry and culture. She has won numerous awards and inspired many with her story of resilience and success. Here are 103 of her quotes:

God comes first - if I don't love him, I can't love anybody, and if I can't love me I can't love nobody.

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You can't get around pain and opposition, but you can try to be joyful in the trial, and thank yourself for the trial, and thank God for the strength to get through it.

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From being a little girl in the projects, going through all of the mess that I was going through, to ending up at the Inauguration for the first African-American president, I'm speechless right now because I never thought I'd - I never ever - I couldn't even see that far. Even when I ended up in the music business, I couldn't see that.

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There's so many things that life is, and no matter how many breakthroughs, trials will exist and we're going to get through it. Just be strong.

Mary J. Blige

When I was a kid, I needed to sing because it makes me feel good about myself. It makes me feel good, period.

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I remember a time when all my fans were crying and sad and going through hell. Now, we're trying to uplift each other and accept ourselves for who we are, even if nobody else does.

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Just don't let the hype of what people are saying and how much they love you, y'know, just take the compliment and be thankful that people are complimenting you, but don't let it consume you; don't let your circumstances around you and the way people view you make you act a certain way.

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I started speaking about what I was dealing with through my music, and 4 million women responded and said, 'Us too, Mary.' And I didn't know that everyone was hurting like I was hurting. I had no idea.

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Everything is scary if you look at it. So you just got to live.

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My main exercise is cardio. The treadmill is fine, but running outdoors gives me the best results. I try to log 6 to 8 miles a week. I could be in the worst mood, but when I do my cardio, I feel much, much better.

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I never do any album to beat it. I do it to extend it.

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There's not enough time to be disrespecting... Life is too short.

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I like hanging out with me, and I've accepted everything about me good, bad whatever it is. That's why I'm able to, that's why no one can tell me anything negative about myself.

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If we didn't have understanding of our journey, we wouldn't be able to go on. We'd be stuck, like, 'Why me?'

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I believe there should be no more drama, but it's everywhere you go. It's just about how you get out. You've gotta bob and weave because it's everywhere. How do I keep the drama low? It's about using your head.

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I can't just make a song people can dance in a club to... it still has to be real.

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I had to learn how to trust my gut. Trust what I know to be right... not right, but not waver on who I am. Know who I am, know what I want, and know it. Not waver on it and be secure in that. And I still struggle with it. But I really... I can't be moved. You can't move me, and that all comes with loving myself, and I'm like my best buddy.

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Yonkers made me strong and made me believe in myself, because so many people would doubt you and not believe. There are people that would believe in you, but the environment was so harsh, nobody wanted you to get out, you know?

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I do consider myself part of black history.

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When you come from so many damaged places you don't ever want to spiral back there, so you gotta continue to check yourself.

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I've just been growing right along. It's painful, but it's a great pain, and I like suffering for great results. It's like going to the gym. It hurts really bad at first, but after a couple of months and after that diet, you're looking so hot.

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Growing up, I was the preferred hairstylist for all of my friends.

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