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:

I know who I am. I am not perfect. I'm not the most beautiful woman in the world. But I'm one of them. (Mary J. Blige)
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. View quote
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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. View quote
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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. View quote
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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. View quote
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When I was a kid, I needed to sing because it makes me feel good about myself. It makes me feel good, period. View quote
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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. View quote
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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. View quote
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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. View quote
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Everything is scary if you look at it. So you just got to live. View quote
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When you tell your truth, you are coming from a real place, so you are automatically a leader. (Mary J. Blige)
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. View quote
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I never do any album to beat it. I do it to extend it. View quote
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There's not enough time to be disrespecting... Life is too short. View quote
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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. View quote
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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?' View quote
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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. View quote
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I can't just make a song people can dance in a club to... it still has to be real. View quote
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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. View quote
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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? View quote
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You know a lot, but you don't know everything. (Mary J. Blige)
I do consider myself part of black history. View quote
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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. View quote
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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. View quote
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Growing up, I was the preferred hairstylist for all of my friends. View quote
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Mary J. Blige

Mary J. Blige - Image
Photo: Michael Albov, CC BY 2.0
Occupation: American Musician
Born: January 11, 1971
Quotes count: 103