65+ Dionne Warwick Quotes On Education, Cnn And Burt Bacharach

Dionne Warwick is an American singer, actress, and television show host. She is best known for her many hit songs, including "Walk On By," "Do You Know the Way to San Jose," and "I Say a Little Prayer." She has won five Grammy Awards, including the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2020. Following is our collection on famous quotes by Dionne Warwick on life, love, education.

Top 10 Dionne Warwick Quotes

1. Crying is cleansing. There's a reason for tears, happiness or sadness.
2. My self-imposed mandate is to be the voice for the voiceless.
3. A bad relationship can do that, can make you doubt everything good you ever felt about yourself.
4. Man will never understand woman and vice versa. We are oil and water. An equal level can never be maintained, as one will always excel where the other doesn't, and that breeds resentment.
5. Linda Georgian is a wonderful psychic. She can do amazing things.
6. It is frustrating to be a Black woman in the entertainment industry.
7. I'd like to see a world free of strife, stress, pain, hunger, war - a cool place where everyone could live.
8. I don't think there's anything I can't do. I have no regrets.
9. You'll never get to heaven, if you break my heart.
10. I am an outspoken person. I believe in what I say.

Dionne Warwick Short Quotes

• A fool will lose tomorrow reaching back for yesterday
• Do you know that other than my father, I've never had a man take care of me?
• Dust does rise, doesn't it? And so can I.
• If you can think it, you can do it
• All the stars that never were are parking cars and pumping gas.
• What's it all about Alfie, is it just the moment we live?
• Before I put on my make up, I say a little prayer for you.
• Do you know the way to San Hose?
• I'm not psychic myself.
• I am a combination of my entire family.

Dionne Warwick Quotes About Life

My parents gave me stability and a belief in myself and in all the possibilities life has to offer. I was told the only limitations I would ever face were those I placed upon myself. — Dionne Warwick

The music for me is paradise. I think it's where God lives. — Dionne Warwick

My motto in life is 'If you think it, you can do it' and if we all apply that thought we can end hunger the world over. — Dionne Warwick

I've had some incredible moments in my life - thus far. I hope a lot more are coming. — Dionne Warwick

I treat others exactly the way I want to be treated. — Dionne Warwick

Dionne Warwick Quotes About Love

I love what I do. I was given the most incredible gift that can be given to anyone. I could never imagine a world without music, and I feel grateful that I've been given the ability to share that. — Dionne Warwick

My songs are like my children. I love every single one of them. — Dionne Warwick

It was step by step that I earned my way into the lives and hearts of people by giving them recordings that I grew to love and as I found my listening audience also grew to love. — Dionne Warwick

I first came to Brazil in the Sixties. Then I started coming back every year since touring most of the country. I grew to love it, the people, the music. I thought this is where I belong. I've been living in Brazil for the past 23 years. I call it my stress-free country. — Dionne Warwick

Brazil is where I belong, the place that feels like home. They love their family, their country and God, and are not afraid to let anybody know it. — Dionne Warwick

Dionne Warwick Famous Quotes And Sayings

I was told by my grandfather who was a minister that we all were put here on earth to be of service to one another, and it is quite gratifying to know that if I am able to be of help to one that is not able to help themselves then I am fulfilling my obligation as a human being. — Dionne Warwick

Rural communities in Africa, South Asia and Latin America are where the majority of hungry people are and the inequality that exists between women and men in these communities is holding back progress. These women have a very tough time, so much is expected of them. — Dionne Warwick

Healthy children are born from healthy, respected, well-nourished and educated mothers and it is imperative that they have a voice in the decisions which affect them. If you empower a mother and let her have her say towards a poverty-free future, the positive impact this would have on ending hunger will be immense. — Dionne Warwick

People like Ella Fitzgerald, Lena Horne, Marlene Dietrich and Sammy Davis Jr. all walked me down this path of entertainment. — Dionne Warwick

I have bought a lot of beautiful clothes with my money, but I've also earned it. — Dionne Warwick

I was born into a family of gospel singers. My early ambitions were many. I was going to be a ballerina. I almost had that one come true until I tore a tendon, so I transferred from my toes to my throat and that's where the talent settled. — Dionne Warwick

I don't give advice. 90% of the time nobody takes it anyway. I will give encouragement and if asked a question as to how, or why I did certain things and if I think this will help whomever is asking the question I will do this. — Dionne Warwick

The problem with fame is you no longer belong to you. You lose your persona and become the object of other people's obsession. — Dionne Warwick

The Civil Rights for Musicians Act is about economic justice for African American artists. It's about what's right. And it's about time. — Dionne Warwick

I think it's a complete injustice, the way it's (the trial) being done — Dionne Warwick

I refuse to allow prejudice to defeat me. — Dionne Warwick

Country music is so related to gospel. It seems I could go down that road pretty easily. — Dionne Warwick

A case of can't do with, can't do without, that's why I married him again. — Dionne Warwick

It was fashionable, youre supposed to be a married lady, so I did. — Dionne Warwick

What do you get when you kiss a guy? You get enough germs to catch pneumonia. After you do, he'll never phone you. — Dionne Warwick

There was a time in the marriage when I could no longer look at myself in a mirror, couldn't feel I was a nice person. A bad relationship can do that, can make you doubt everything good you ever felt about yourself. — Dionne Warwick

I try to be cognisant of when and how and what I eat and get as much rest as I possibly can, as that helps the vocal cords. — Dionne Warwick

As far am I'm concerned, I don't listen to radio anymore. They play the same ten songs over and over again, so why would I? — Dionne Warwick

Years ago I learned to be totally responsible for Dionne Warwick. I will not wait for opportunities. I will create them. — Dionne Warwick

I have been consistent by staying true to who I am and will continue to sing the type of songs that those who have continued to support my career expect from me. — Dionne Warwick

I still have some very dear friends from school, and we get together whenever possible. — Dionne Warwick

Tom Walls and his cohort are wolves in sheep's clothing who will besmirch the memory of some genuine historic figures by the next full moon. — Dionne Warwick

I have no desire to look back, I only want to look forward to the things that are still ahead of me. — Dionne Warwick

I look at the careers of people I'm standing on the shoulders of. People like Lena Horne, Ella Fitzgerald, Sammy Davis Jr., and Sarah Vaughan. These are icons I wanted to emulate, and I feel like they've been holding me up for quite a long time. — Dionne Warwick

I have been blessed with some incredible compositions to record and perform and all of my songs have had the ability to grow as I and those who have supported this career of mine for these 50 years have. — Dionne Warwick

I often feel the need of a man to take care of me, even though I can certainly take care of myself. — Dionne Warwick

I hold all of the songs that I have had the pleasure of recording and performing in high regard. — Dionne Warwick

Every time we buy a CD or download a song, the artist is paid for their work. You might not know that this isn't the case when a musician's work is played on the radio. — Dionne Warwick

During the time that my recording career seemed to be in a slump a music called disco came on the scene and literally took over radio stations as well as having radio stations created to play it which sort of negated my music as well as that of some of my peers. — Dionne Warwick

People have been so supportive of this career for so long, and they are still enjoying the music that I bring to them. — Dionne Warwick

I had said before that I'd never write an autobiography because I've been around, and there's a lot that I've seen and heard that stays with me. That's just mine. I didn't want to do a kiss-and-tell, as some of my peers have. — Dionne Warwick

I like Brazilians and I like their values. They believe in family. — Dionne Warwick

We are all here to be a service to those who can't be a service to themselves. We can give people hope and more reasons for being human. — Dionne Warwick

I come from a singing family and as is said, 'the apple does not fall far from the tree.' — Dionne Warwick

All my friends and peers keep asking me when I'm going to rest - I just tell them it's another dirty four-letter word! — Dionne Warwick

Life Lessons by Dionne Warwick

1. Dionne Warwick's career is a testament to the power of resilience and hard work. She has experienced both highs and lows, but has continued to persevere and remain successful.
2. Her work has also highlighted the importance of staying true to oneself and never compromising one's values. She has remained true to her artistic vision and has never let external pressures influence her music.
3. Finally, her career serves as an example of the importance of collaboration and support. She has worked with numerous talented producers and songwriters throughout her career, and has always been grateful for their help.