Diana Ross is a legendary American singer, actress, and record producer who rose to fame as the lead vocalist of the iconic group The Supremes during the 1960s. Born on March 26, 1944, in Detroit, Michigan, she became a significant figure in popular music and a pioneer for African American women in the music industry.
As part of The Supremes, Diana Ross achieved tremendous success with numerous hit singles such as “Baby Love,” “Stop! In the Name of Love,” and “You Can’t Hurry Love.” The group’s harmonious melodies and stage presence made them one of the most successful acts of their time.
Dive into the wisdom and wit of a music legend with Diana Ross Unfiltered: 25 Memorable Quotes
Best 25 Diana Ross Quotes
1- “One thing you cannot control is nature.”
2- “It takes a long time to get to be a diva. I mean, you gotta work at it.”
3- “My travels led me to where I am today. Sometimes these steps have felt painful, difficult, but led me to greater happiness and opportunities.”
4- “You know, you do need mentors, but in the end, you really just need to believe in yourself.”
5- “I’m a parent, and I try to take care of my health and keep my life in order. In the last few years I’ve really had to decide what’s important to me, and it seems to me that my family and my health are top on the list. And those have nothing to do with show business.”
6- “Take a little time out of your busy day to give encouragement to someone who’s lost their way.”
7- “If I have someone who believes in me, I can move mountains.”
8- “Instead of looking at the past, I put myself ahead twenty years and try to look at what I need to do now in order to get there then.”
9- “Either black people end up being the best in sports, or else it’s show business. You know, we all got rhythm.”
10- “I really, deeply believe that dreams do come true. Often, they might not come when you want them. They come in their own time.”
11- “You can’t just sit there and wait for people to give you that golden dream. You’ve got to get out there and make it happen for yourself.”
12- “I have a lust for life.”
13- “If I’m with a man I’m soft and buttery.”
14- “You can always tell where Diana Ross has been by the hair that’s left behind!”
15- “I learned something from that. If someone asks me something that I really don’t want to do, I say no. I have to trust that. And I’m not afraid to talk money.”
16- “I am in prayer for his kids and the family.”
17- “They tell me that it will be hard to find a man strong enough to love my own strength and independence, and not worry about being Mr. Diana Ross, but I disagree. I know absolutely that that man is somewhere out there.”
18- “Don’t call the doctor, don’t call ya mamma, don’t call the preacher; no, I don’t need it.”
19- “My children come first and the career comes in around that.”
20- “Most people are so hard to please that if they met God, they’d probably say yes, she’s great, but…”
21- “I can be a better me than anyone can.”
22- “You can’t just accept the ones you like. You have to accept the whole package.”
23- “I believe in destiny. But I also believe that you can’t just sit back and let destiny happen. A lot of times, an opportunity might fall into your lap, but you have to be ready for that opportunity. You can’t sit there waiting on it. A lot of times you are going to have to get out there and make it happen.”
24- “I believe in the 21st century, humanity will be called to disarm.”
25- “The true beauty of music is that it connects people. It carries a message, and we, the musicians, are the messengers.”
