I decided long ago never to walk in anyone’s shadow; if I fail, or if I succeed at least I did as I believe.
Meaning of the quote
This quote means that Whitney Houston decided to be her own person and not try to copy or follow others. She wanted to make her own choices and do what she thought was right, even if she failed or succeeded. The important thing was that she stayed true to herself and did what she believed in.
More quotes from Whitney Houston
I like being a woman, even in a man’s world. After all, men can’t wear dresses, but we can wear the pants.
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I’m not crazy about arenas just because I can sell them out. It doesn’t do anything for my ego at all. I want to play places where people don’t have to sit in the nosebleed seats and wonder what the hell is going on.
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From the beginning, the camera and I were great friends. It loves me, and I love it.
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God gave me a voice to sing with, and when you have that, what other gimmick is there?
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My mother taught me that when you stand in the truth and someone tells a lie about you, don’t fight it.
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I believe that children are our future. Teach them well and let them lead the way. Show them all the beauty they possess inside.
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When I decided to be a singer, my mother warned me I’d be alone a lot. Basically we all are. Loneliness comes with life.
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No, I’m not a drug addict, and neither is my husband. If that were so, you’d get a lot less work out of me. It would show in the performances and in the work.
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When I heard Aretha, I could feel her emotional delivery so clearly. It came from down deep within. That’s what I wanted to do.
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I’ve turned down a lot of arena dates because I’ve done the big-arena thing. Now, I want to do something where people can feel me and I can feel them.
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I almost wish I could be more exciting, that I could match what is happening out there to me.
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I decided long ago never to walk in anyone’s shadow; if I fail, or if I succeed at least I did as I believe.
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Nobody likes to be picked on. Nobody.
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I finally faced the fact that it isn’t a crime not having friends. Being alone means you have fewer problems.
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