78 Best Celia Cruz’s Quotes: Celebrating Her Legacy

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1. “On stage, I am in my element. I am at home. The stage is where I live and where I express my emotions.

– Celia Cruz

Celia Cruz Quote: “On stage, I am in my element. I am at home. The stage is where I live and where I express my emotions.”

2. “Life is full of surprises, and you have to be ready for everything.

– Celia Cruz

Celia Cruz Quote: “Life is full of surprises, and you have to be ready for everything.”

3. “True friends are never apart, maybe in distance but never in heart.

– Mac Miller

Mac Miller Quote: “True friends are never apart, maybe in distance but never in heart.”

4. “I am a warrior, and my weapon is my voice.

– Celia Cruz

Celia Cruz Quote: “I am a warrior, and my weapon is my voice.”

5. “Every day above ground is a good day. Celebrate life.

– Celia Cruz

Celia Cruz Quote: “Every day above ground is a good day. Celebrate life.”

6. “I always clean before the cleaning lady comes. If not, when I come home, I can’t find anything. Cleaning ladies are always hiding things you leave out.

– Celia Cruz

Celia Cruz Quote: “I always clean before the cleaning lady comes. If not, when I come home, I can’t find anything. Cleaning ladies are always hiding things you leave out.”

7. “Music is my escape, my sanctuary.

– Celia Cruz

Celia Cruz Quote: “Music is my escape, my sanctuary.”

8. “To live without hope is to cease to live.

– Celia Cruz

Celia Cruz Quote: “To live without hope is to cease to live.”

9. “If you have a dream, don’t let anybody take it away, and always believe that the impossible is possible.

– Celia Cruz

Celia Cruz Quote: “If you have a dream, don’t let anybody take it away, and always believe that the impossible is possible.”

10. “Forgiving is not forgetting. Forgiving is remembering without pain.

– Celia Cruz

Celia Cruz Quote: “Forgiving is not forgetting. Forgiving is remembering without pain.”

11. “Singing is my life. It has always been my life. It will always be my life.

– Celia Cruz

Celia Cruz Quote: “Singing is my life. It has always been my life. It will always be my life.”

12. “Being rich is not about how much you have, but how much you give.

– Celia Cruz

Celia Cruz Quote: “Being rich is not about how much you have, but how much you give.”

13. “I dress for the image. Not for myself, not for the public, not for fashion, not for men.

– Celia Cruz

Celia Cruz Quote: “I dress for the image. Not for myself, not for the public, not for fashion, not for men.”

14. “Music is the unifying force that brings us all together, filling our hearts with joy no matter the circumstances.

– Celia Cruz

Celia Cruz Quote: “Music is the unifying force that brings us all together, filling our hearts with joy no matter the circumstances.”

15. “When opportunity presents itself, grab it. Hold on tight and don’t let go.

– Celia Cruz

Celia Cruz Quote: “When opportunity presents itself, grab it. Hold on tight and don’t let go.”

16. “Music is a treasure hunt. You dig and dig and sometimes you find something.

– Celia Cruz

Celia Cruz Quote: “Music is a treasure hunt. You dig and dig and sometimes you find something.”

17. “The audience’s energy and my energy are one. This is the power of live performance.

– Celia Cruz

Celia Cruz Quote: “The audience’s energy and my energy are one. This is the power of live performance.”

18. “For me, singing was always about the emotion. It’s not just singing about a great Cuban rhythm, or something that sounded nice.

– Celia Cruz

Celia Cruz Quote: “For me, singing was always about the emotion. It’s not just singing about a great Cuban rhythm, or something that sounded nice.”

19. “You have to feel the music, it’s the only way it becomes real.

– Celia Cruz

Celia Cruz Quote: “You have to feel the music, it’s the only way it becomes real.”

20. “In the end, what matters most are the people you love and the memories you share.

– Celia Cruz

Celia Cruz Quote: “In the end, what matters most are the people you love and the memories you share.”

21. “My friendships have taught me that a shared song or a shared sentence can build the deepest connections.

– Celia Cruz

Celia Cruz Quote: “My friendships have taught me that a shared song or a shared sentence can build the deepest connections.”

22. “In music, there are no borders or boundaries.

– Celia Cruz

Celia Cruz Quote: “In music, there are no borders or boundaries.”

23. “My life is singing. I don’t plan on retiring.

– Celia Cruz

Celia Cruz Quote: “My life is singing. I don’t plan on retiring.”

24. “Whenever I felt low, music had the key to raise my spirits.

– Celia Cruz

Celia Cruz Quote: “Whenever I felt low, music had the key to raise my spirits.”

25. “My voice is my superpower.

– Celia Cruz

Celia Cruz Quote: “My voice is my superpower.”

26. “My culture is very rich because I am proud of my culture. I believe that the roots of my culture go deep.

– Celia Cruz

Celia Cruz Quote: “My culture is very rich because I am proud of my culture. I believe that the roots of my culture go deep.”

27. “You would give up your career if you lost your voice for good, or if the impresarios stopped calling, or the audiences stopped coming. But as long as those things are there, I don’t plan to stop. There is nothing that makes me feel better than to be with my public.

– Celia Cruz

Celia Cruz Quote: “You would give up your career if you lost your voice for good, or if the impresarios stopped calling, or the audiences stopped coming. But as long as those things are there, I don’t plan to stop. There is nothing that makes me feel better than to be with my public.”

28. “Thousands of faces and souls are looking for peace and progress.

– Celia Cruz

Celia Cruz Quote: “Thousands of faces and souls are looking for peace and progress.”

29. “Music has a way of erasing the lines in the sand, we can all dance to the same rhythm.

– Celia Cruz

Celia Cruz Quote: “Music has a way of erasing the lines in the sand, we can all dance to the same rhythm.”

30. “Happiness comes from appreciating the simple joys of life, like the sound of a trumpet or the call of a drum.

– Celia Cruz

Celia Cruz Quote: “Happiness comes from appreciating the simple joys of life, like the sound of a trumpet or the call of a drum.”

31. “Music has no expiration date. It keeps me young.

– Celia Cruz

Celia Cruz Quote: “Music has no expiration date. It keeps me young.”

32. “You have to keep fighting for your dreams and believe that everything is possible.

– Celia Cruz

Celia Cruz Quote: “You have to keep fighting for your dreams and believe that everything is possible.”

33. “My message is always felicidad- happiness.

– Celia Cruz

Celia Cruz Quote: “My message is always felicidad- happiness.”

34. “My style is a part of who I am, and every outfit tells a story.

– Celia Cruz

Celia Cruz Quote: “My style is a part of who I am, and every outfit tells a story.”

35. “There’s always a solution to every problem. If there isn’t, then make one.

– Celia Cruz

Celia Cruz Quote: “There’s always a solution to every problem. If there isn’t, then make one.”

36. “They talk about the failure of socialism but where is the success of capitalism in Africa, Asia, and Latin America?

– Celia Cruz

Celia Cruz Quote: “They talk about the failure of socialism but where is the success of capitalism in Africa, Asia, and Latin America?”

37. “Every song I sing is a reflection of my life and experiences.

– Celia Cruz

Celia Cruz Quote: “Every song I sing is a reflection of my life and experiences.”

38. “Music is a gift that should be shared with the world.

– Celia Cruz

Celia Cruz Quote: “Music is a gift that should be shared with the world.”

39. “All those who believe life is unfair need to know that’s not the case.

– Celia Cruz

Celia Cruz Quote: “All those who believe life is unfair need to know that’s not the case.”

40. “I am not afraid to be bold and take risks with my music.

– Celia Cruz

Celia Cruz Quote: “I am not afraid to be bold and take risks with my music.”

41. “I love living on that stage. Without that, I’d die.

– Celia Cruz

Celia Cruz Quote: “I love living on that stage. Without that, I’d die.”

42. “Fashion is like music. It’s a beautiful harmony that complements my performance.

– Celia Cruz

Celia Cruz Quote: “Fashion is like music. It’s a beautiful harmony that complements my performance.”

43. “I am an ambassador of my culture and my music to the world.

– Celia Cruz

Celia Cruz Quote: “I am an ambassador of my culture and my music to the world.”

44. “Protect your brothers and sisters because, among brethren, life is better

– Celia Cruz

Celia Cruz Quote: “Protect your brothers and sisters because, among brethren, life is better”

45. “Performing is my passion, and I give every show everything I have.

– Celia Cruz

Celia Cruz Quote: “Performing is my passion, and I give every show everything I have.”

46. “I am grateful for every opportunity that comes my way.

– Celia Cruz

Celia Cruz Quote: “I am grateful for every opportunity that comes my way.”

47. “A true artist’s style is not just seen; it is felt. It is part of the rhythm that beats within.

– Celia Cruz

Celia Cruz Quote: “A true artist’s style is not just seen; it is felt. It is part of the rhythm that beats within.”

48. “I will sing until the day I die.

– Celia Cruz

Celia Cruz Quote: “I will sing until the day I die.”

49. “We are Afro-Cuban. That’s the mixture that we carry in our blood.

– Celia Cruz

Celia Cruz Quote: “We are Afro-Cuban. That’s the mixture that we carry in our blood.”

50. “Music is not just a way to make a living; it is a way of life.

– Celia Cruz

Celia Cruz Quote: “Music is not just a way to make a living; it is a way of life.”

51. “You can’t control life, but you can change the way you view it.

– Celia Cruz

Celia Cruz Quote: “You can’t control life, but you can change the way you view it.”

52. “Celebrate life and you’ll find that the world celebrates with you.

– Celia Cruz

Celia Cruz Quote: “Celebrate life and you’ll find that the world celebrates with you.”

53. “I believe that music has the power to change the world.

– Celia Cruz

Celia Cruz Quote: “I believe that music has the power to change the world.”

54. “If you have a distinctive style, don’t change it. It’s part of your voice.

– Celia Cruz

Celia Cruz Quote: “If you have a distinctive style, don’t change it. It’s part of your voice.”

55. “If I don’t work, I’ll be sitting on the couch watching TV, eating popcorn, and getting like a cow.

– Celia Cruz

Celia Cruz Quote: “If I don’t work, I’ll be sitting on the couch watching TV, eating popcorn, and getting like a cow.”

56. “For me, my background was about being happy and celebrating life. It was always about spreading joy and the Cuban way of life.

– Celia Cruz

Celia Cruz Quote: “For me, my background was about being happy and celebrating life. It was always about spreading joy and the Cuban way of life.”

57. “Some things may be good today, but tomorrow maybe they won’t.

– Celia Cruz

Celia Cruz Quote: “Some things may be good today, but tomorrow maybe they won’t.”

58. “To be remembered is next to being loved.

– Celia Cruz

Celia Cruz Quote: “To be remembered is next to being loved.”

59. “If you want to get there first, you better run slowly.

– Celia Cruz

Celia Cruz Quote: “If you want to get there first, you better run slowly.”

60. “My English is not very good-looking.

– Celia Cruz

Celia Cruz Quote: “My English is not very good-looking.”

61. “Every performance is a chance to reach someone, to touch someone in a unique way.

– Celia Cruz

Celia Cruz Quote: “Every performance is a chance to reach someone, to touch someone in a unique way.”

62. “Through my music, I hope to inspire others to follow their dreams.

– Celia Cruz

Celia Cruz Quote: “Through my music, I hope to inspire others to follow their dreams.”

63. “I don’t just sing; I bring joy to the people. That’s my job and I love it.

– Celia Cruz

Celia Cruz Quote: “I don’t just sing; I bring joy to the people. That’s my job and I love it.”

64. “Life is meant to be lived with a smile on your face, and music in your heart.

– Celia Cruz

Celia Cruz Quote: “Life is meant to be lived with a smile on your face, and music in your heart.”

65. “My music is a testament to my roots and a dedication to the African gods.

– Celia Cruz

Celia Cruz Quote: “My music is a testament to my roots and a dedication to the African gods.”

66. “You have to feel the rhythm of your own soul.

– Celia Cruz

Celia Cruz Quote: “You have to feel the rhythm of your own soul.”

67. “I have ten thousand reasons to love you since the moment I met you.

– Celia Cruz

Celia Cruz Quote: “I have ten thousand reasons to love you since the moment I met you.”

68. “Salsa is not only a rhythm, but a lifestyle.

– Celia Cruz

Celia Cruz Quote: “Salsa is not only a rhythm, but a lifestyle.”

69. “Don’t worry, boy, live your life with flavor!

– Celia Cruz

Celia Cruz Quote: “Don’t worry, boy, live your life with flavor!”

70. “Style is more than clothes – it’s expressing who you are on the inside.

– Celia Cruz

Celia Cruz Quote: “Style is more than clothes – it’s expressing who you are on the inside.”

71. “My philosophy is that music is for enjoyment. It should make you smile, and make your heart happy.

– Celia Cruz

Celia Cruz Quote: “My philosophy is that music is for enjoyment. It should make you smile, and make your heart happy.”

72. “I am constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible in music.

– Celia Cruz

Celia Cruz Quote: “I am constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible in music.”

73. “Music softens the pain, enhances the happiness, and cements my connection to life, to the real.

– Celia Cruz

Celia Cruz Quote: “Music softens the pain, enhances the happiness, and cements my connection to life, to the real.”

74. “In the rhythm of the needles, there is music for the soul.

– Celia Cruz

Celia Cruz Quote: “In the rhythm of the needles, there is music for the soul.”

75. “I am a woman of many hats, and I wear them all with pride.

– Celia Cruz

Celia Cruz Quote: “I am a woman of many hats, and I wear them all with pride.”

76. “I will never let anyone silence my voice.

– Celia Cruz

Celia Cruz Quote: “I will never let anyone silence my voice.”

77. “The trouble with life is that there are so many beautiful distractions.

– Celia Cruz

Celia Cruz Quote: “The trouble with life is that there are so many beautiful distractions.”

78. “I am positive, determined to move forward with my life, bring up my babies, and do the best job I can as a mother, entertainer, and person.

– Celia Cruz

Celia Cruz Quote: “I am positive, determined to move forward with my life, bring up my babies, and do the best job I can as a mother, entertainer, and person.”
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