Natalie Cole Quotes, born Natalie Maria Cole on February 6, 1950, in Los Angeles, California, and passed away on December 31, 2015, was an American singer, songwriter, and actress whose soulful voice and versatile style made her a music icon.
The daughter of jazz legend Nat King Cole, she carved her own path with R&B hits like “This Will Be” and “Inseparable” in the 1970s, later achieving massive success with her 1991 album Unforgettable… with Love, a tribute to her father that sold over seven million copies and won seven Grammys.
Despite personal struggles with substance abuse and health issues, including hepatitis C and kidney failure, Cole’s resilience and talent shone through. These 15 quotes—sourced from her songs, interviews, memoir Angel on My Shoulder (2000), and public statements—reflect her wisdom on music, life, resilience, and identity, capturing her strength and spirit.
15 Natalie Cole Quotes
- “Life is such a gift, I just say thank you all day.”
- “I think that I am a walking testimony to you can have scars. You can go through turbulent times and still have victory in your life.”
- “I have been to hell and back. I have seen the edge. I have seen the dark side of life.”
- “Music is what I breathe, what I love to do. It keeps me going.”
- “I was determined to create my own identity. My first hits, in fact, were straight-up rhythm and blues.”
- “Never let anyone define your worth or limit your dreams. You are capable of amazing things.”
- “I had to make peace with my past because I can’t change it.”
- “You shouldn’t have regrets. I’d say instead that I’ve learned a lot of lessons. Yes, I could have handled some things better. But they’ve also made me who I am today.”
- “This will be an everlasting love, this will be the one I’ve waited for.” (Song, “This Will Be (An Everlasting Love),” Inseparable, 1975)
- “The greatest gift you can give yourself is the freedom to be true to who you are, and the courage to live your truth.”
- “I’m just really, really thankful. I’m thankful to the doctors; I’m thankful to the family that donated the kidney.”
- “I know that God has had my back, even when I was screwing up.”
- “Inseparable, that’s how we’ll always be, love so strong it’s meant to be.” (Song, “Inseparable,” Inseparable, 1975)
- “I’m an ordinary person under extraordinary circumstances.”
- “We have to stop rewarding bad behavior.”
Natalie Cole’s quotes are a soulful blend of resilience, gratitude, and authenticity, inspiring fans to embrace their journey and find strength in adversity. Which one speaks to you? Drop it in the comments and keep her unforgettable legacy alive!
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