Quotes by Whitney Houston

I almost wish I could be more exciting, that I could match what is happening out there to me.

I know that I could really kill for my daughter. I know because I'm living for her, so I'm fierce when it comes down to it. And I feel the same about my husband and my family. I'm just fiercely protective. It's like, that's my lair and nobody messes with my lair.

I've got a good man. He takes care of me. I don't have to be scared of anything because I know he will kick every ass... disrespect him and you've got a problem.

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.

My mother taught me that when you stand in the truth and someone tells a lie about you, don't fight it.

I wanted to be a teacher. I love children, so I wanted to deal with children. Then I wanted to be a veterinarian. But by the age of ten or eleven, when I opened my mouth and said, 'Oh, God, what's this?' I kind of knew teaching and being a veterinarian were gonna have to wait.

I like being a woman, even in a man's world. After all, men can't wear dresses, but we can wear the pants.

I have a mother that's very strong and family that surround me and constantly tell me they love me.

I finally faced the fact that it isn't a crime not having friends. Being alone means you have fewer problems.

I believe that children are our future. Teach them well and let them lead the way. Show them all the beauty they possess inside.

God gave me a voice to sing with, and when you have that, what other gimmick is there?