23+ Natalie Maines Quotes On Relationships, Marriage And Friendship

Natalie Maines is an American singer-songwriter and activist who is best known as the lead vocalist of the Grammy Award-winning country music group The Dixie Chicks. She is known for her outspoken views, which have often caused controversy, and for her unique vocal style, which has been praised by many music critics. She has released two solo albums, Mother and Taking the Long Way, which have both been highly successful. Following is our collection on famous quotes by Natalie Maines on relationships, marriage, friendship.

Top 10 Natalie Maines Quotes

1. Just so you know, we're on the good side with y'all. We do not want this war, this violence. And we're ashamed the president of the United States is from Texas.
2. Usually right when I'm feeling it, right when it's happening, I always find I need to be in some sort of survival mode or mature mom mode, so it always seems to come later that I have the breakdown.
3. I'm not the greatest communicator. I kind of internalize a lot.
4. Politicians against gay marriage now, are the future villains of our American History books.
5. I'm not good at multi-tasking.
6. I don't want to put my fate in country music fans; I'm too stubborn.
7. I would feel like my life was a success if my children grow into well-adjusted, happy, functioning members of society. Capable and happy and normal.
8. If something or someone's really bugging you, just sit on it. Just sit on it.
9. I see life everywhere I look. I get the energy off the water.
10. I really kind of set the bar really low, so I don't get disappointed.

Natalie Maines Quotes About Her Life

I see life everywhere I look. I get the energy off the water. Hawaii really, when I am there, it feels like how we are supposed to live and how it's supposed to be: slower, just appreciating our surroundings. I love the people there and the aloha, the history. They're really rooted in something. — Natalie Maines

The entire country may disagree with me, but I don't understand the necessity for patriotism. Why do you have to be a patriot? About what? This land is our land? Why? You can like where you live and like your life, but as for loving the whole country? I don't see why people care about patriotism. — Natalie Maines

I'm still in the Dixie Chicks; we haven't broken up... I love the Dixie Chicks; it's the most fun I've ever had in my life. It was like winning the lottery. — Natalie Maines

Natalie Maines Famous Quotes And Sayings

I feel the president is ignoring the opinion of many in the U.S. and alienating the rest of the world. My comments were made in frustration, and one of the privileges of being an American is you are free to voice your own point of view. — Natalie Maines

I hike every day with my dog, after the kids are off to school. I tend to get wrapped up in all the things that need to be done during the day, so I really am strict about setting that time aside for myself and not scheduling anything before eleven, so I can get my hike in. — Natalie Maines

I did some years of therapy and self-realization, and I just move and think at a slower pace - doesn't make me sound very smart! But really not reacting and doing more listening than talking, and letting people say what they need to say, and then maybe not saying anything at all. — Natalie Maines

This sounds cheesy but when I would get in discussions with people about religion or spirituality, a lot of people would say, "I believe God is nature, there's God in that tree" - and I would think, What the hell are they on about? But it was about four or five years ago in Hawaii where that all made sense to me and I got it all, and I felt God was in the trees and in the grass and the flowers, and I completely understood. — Natalie Maines

I'm definitely always drawn to the injustice of people who have been imprisoned for things they didn't do. But also lots about abortion and gay marriage. Civil issues are usually what I am drawn to. — Natalie Maines

We want to be true to ourselves, and honest to the fans and to ourselves. — Natalie Maines

It almost takes people by surprise when I'm not a big talker. Because I'm known as being sort of a loud mouth. I have a lot to say. But I try to be more thoughtful with my comments or reactions, unless it's something witty or hysterical that I just can't keep myself from blurting or tweeting! — Natalie Maines

We only have one rule and that is there are no rules, so stand up and sing as much as you want to. — Natalie Maines

I'm not the greatest communicator. I kind of internalize a lot. See, I just said I need to be quiet, but that's not the kind of communication I mean. I mean expressing myself or even standing up for myself. I can sometimes be very passive. — Natalie Maines

Even though it's still the United States, I think on many levels they feel separate, especially the true Hawaiians - who are not necessarily thrilled to be a part of the United States. But I just love the whole spirit. — Natalie Maines

Life Lessons by Natalie Maines

1. Natalie Maines has taught us to be passionate and unapologetic about our beliefs, no matter how unpopular they may be.
2. She has also shown us that it is possible to use our platforms to make a difference in the world, and to speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves.
3. Finally, her work has demonstrated the power of music to bring people together and to create a sense of unity and solidarity.