13 of Aretha Franklin's most inspirational quotes on music, respect, and love

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13 of Aretha Franklin's most inspirational quotes on music, respect, and love

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Aretha Franklin died at her home in Detroit on Thursday at the age of 76, her publicist told the Associated Press.

The "Queen of Soul" was one of the best-selling female artists in history with 75 million records sold worldwide in her career.

These are 13 of her most inspirational quotes throughout her expansive career and life.

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On love:

On love:

On respect:

On respect:
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On songwriting:

On songwriting:

On being an influence:

On being an influence:
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On community:

On community:

On perspective:

On perspective:
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On music:

On music:

On soul:

On soul:
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On confidence:

On confidence:

On the future:

On the future:
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On relationships:

On relationships:

On women:

On women:
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On legacy:

On legacy:
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