Tina Turner, the iconic queen of rock ‘n’ roll, has not only bewitched audiences with her strong voice and electrifying performances but has also shared deep insights through her words.
Known for her strength, spirit, and transformative career, Tina Turner’s quotes echo her journey from fight to stardom, and from misery to empowerment. Her words serve as a beacon of encouragement and are proof to her strength and character.
Whether talking about life, love, music, or personal growth, Tina Turner’s quotes sums up the insight of a woman who has truly lived a life of incredible breadth and depth.
Top Tina Turner Quotes
“Sometimes you’ve got to let everything go—purge yourself. If you are unhappy with anything… whatever is bringing you down, get rid of it. Because you’ll find that when you’re free, your true creativity, your true self comes out.” – Tina Turner
“My greatest beauty secret is being happy with myself. I don’t use special creams or treatments – I’ll use a little bit of everything. It’s a mistake to think you are what you put on yourself. I believe that a lot of how you look is to do with how you feel about yourself and your life. Happiness is the greatest beauty secret.” – Tina Turner
“I believe that if you’ll just stand up and go, life will open up for you. Something just motivates you to keep moving.” – Tina Turner
“I’m not wise, but the beginning of wisdom is there; it’s like relaxing into – and an acceptance of – things.” – Tina Turner
“What’s love got to do with it?” – Tina Turner
“You must love and care for yourself because that’s when the best comes out.” – Tina Turner
“I never had anybody, really. No foundation in life, so I had to make my own way. Always, from the start. I had to go out in the world and become strong, to discover my mission in life.” – Tina Turner
“I don’t like to dwell on the past.” – Tina Turner
“You ask me if I ever get tired. Well, are you tired of breathing?” – Tina Turner
“Survival is a way to fight.” – Tina Turner
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Inspirational Tina Turner Quotes
“If you are unhappy with anything, whatever is bringing you down, just get rid of it. Because you’ll find that when you’re free, your true creativity, your true self comes out.” – Tina Turner
“My legacy is that I stayed on course… from the beginning to the end, because I believed in something inside of me.” – Tina Turner
“I didn’t have anybody, really, no foundation in life, so I had to make my own way. Always, from the start. I had to go out and become strong, to discover my mission in life.” – Tina Turner
“You take your life in your own hands, and what happens? A terrible thing: no one to blame.” – Tina Turner
“One must still have chaos in oneself to be able to give birth to a dancing star.” – Tina Turner
“Sometimes you’ve got to let everything go—purge yourself… If you’re unhappy with anything, whatever is bringing you down, get rid of it.” – Tina Turner
“The real power behind whatever success I have now was something I found within myself—something that’s in all of us, I think, a little piece of God just waiting to be discovered.” – Tina Turner
“Life is a game, play it.” – Tina Turner
“Don’t waste your time with explanations, people only hear what they want to hear.” – Tina Turner
“Look for something positive in each day, even if some days you have to look a little harder.” – Tina Turner
Tina Turner Quotes on Success
“Sometimes you’ve got to let everything go—purge yourself. If you are unhappy with anything… whatever is bringing you down, get rid of it. Because you’ll find that when you’re free, your true creativity, your true self comes out.” – Tina Turner
“You asked me if I ever stood up for anything. Yeah, I stood up for my life.” – Tina Turner
“I believe that if you’ll just stand up and go, life will open up for you. Something just motivates you to keep moving.” – Tina Turner
“My legacy is that I stayed on course… from the beginning to the end, because I believed in something inside of me.” – Tina Turner
“The real power behind whatever success I have now was something I found within myself—something that’s in all of us, I think, a little piece of God just waiting to be discovered.” – Tina Turner
“My greatest beauty secret is being happy with myself. I don’t use special creams or treatments – I’ll use a little bit of everything. It’s a mistake to think you are what you put on yourself. I believe that a lot of how you look is to do with how you feel about yourself and your life. Happiness is the greatest beauty secret.” – Tina Turner
“I did not have a good life. I did not have a choice. But I never considered myself a victim. I have to give my best to life.” – Tina Turner
“The most important thing is to be happy in your life. Success comes from happiness.” – Tina Turner
“Delving into the heart of what makes people successful, you almost always discover there’s a love driving their actions.” – Tina Turner
“I consider my voice to be a centrepiece of my success because it’s the instrument I use to convey the passion of my heart.” – Tina Turner
Tina Turner Quotes on Love and Relationships
“What’s love got to do with it? What’s love but a second-hand emotion?” – Tina Turner
“You know what love is? It is all kindness, generosity.” – Tina Turner
“I want to know what love is, I want you to show me.” – Tina Turner
“I believe if you love someone, you are entitled to a piece of their soul.” – Tina Turner
“Sometimes you’ve got to fight for the things that are worth fighting for.” – Tina Turner
“The right to love and be loved is what motivates me in all things.” – Tina Turner
“Love is a reoccurring theme in my life. Love of music, love of life, love of people.” – Tina Turner
“One of the things that binds us as a family is a shared sense of humor.” – Tina Turner
“It’s all about love. It always has been. How we find it and how we give it. It’s our greatest strength, our greatest weakness.” – Tina Turner
“Love has to be the foundation. If you base your relationship on friendship, it’s so much stronger.” – Tina Turner
Tina Turner Quotes on Resilience
“Sometimes you’ve got to let everything go—purge yourself. If you are unhappy with anything… whatever is bringing you down, get rid of it. Because you’ll find that when you’re free, your true creativity, your true self comes out.” – Tina Turner
“My greatest beauty secret is being happy with myself. I don’t use special creams or treatments – I’ll use a little bit of everything. It’s a mistake to think you are what you put on yourself. I believe that a lot of how you look is to do with how you feel about yourself and your life. Happiness is the greatest beauty secret.” – Tina Turner
“I believe that if you’ll just stand up and go, life will open up for you. Something just motivates you, and you find that inner strength.” – Tina Turner
“I didn’t have anybody, really, no foundation in life, so I had to make my own way. Always, from the start. I had to go out in the world and become strong, to discover my mission in life.” – Tina Turner
“You must understand that there is more than one path to the top of the mountain.” – Tina Turner
“I’m a survivor. You can have everything taken away from you, but you can’t take away my soul, my fight, or my music.” – Tina Turner
“I will never give in to old age until I become old. And I’m not old yet!” – Tina Turner
“You must never do anything that you cannot live with the rest of your life.” – Tina Turner
“One must still have chaos in oneself to be able to give birth to a dancing star.” – Tina Turner
“I don’t like to dwell on the past. I’m interested in the future because that’s where I’m going to spend the rest of my life.” – Tina Turner
Tina Turner Quotes on Music and Performance
“My legacy is that I stayed on course… from the beginning to the end, because I believed in something inside of me.” – Tina Turner
“Music has led me to so many places and has allowed me to see the world. It’s my companion in the garden, my comfort on the road.” – Tina Turner
“When I’m on stage, it’s a little world I’ve created where I’m sort of the thing, and it’s all about me and all about the music, and all about the movement and the drama and the emotion, and it’s ours. It’s like taking a big ride with each other.” – Tina Turner
“The real power behind whatever success I have now was something I found within myself—something that’s in all of us, I think, a little piece of God just waiting to be discovered.” – Tina Turner
“You know, once you’ve tasted the taste of sky, you will forever look up.” – Tina Turner
“Performing is an experience, for me, that is as humbling as it is energizing.” – Tina Turner
“What’s love got to do with it? It’s all about the music, the rhythm and the heart.” – Tina Turner
“Dancing is about ‘guts and love and joy’ rather than about following any rules.” – Tina Turner
“Sometimes I’m not even sure why I need music so much. Maybe it’s the only thing that’s as powerful as a storm, yet beautiful enough to calm the heart.” – Tina Turner
“Being a star just means that you just find your own special place, and that you shine where you are.” – Tina Turner
Tina Turner Quotes on Life Lessons
“You’re never too old to chase your dreams.” – Tina Turner
“It’s all about the journey, not the outcome.” – Tina Turner
“Every now and then I think about my own death, and I think about my own funeral… and I don’t want to be remembered in a sad way, but as somebody who has made somebody else’s life better. So I just try to be a good person.” – Tina Turner
“Sometimes you’ve got to let everything go—purge yourself. If you are unhappy with anything… whatever is bringing you down, get rid of it. Because you’ll find that when you’re free, your true creativity, your true self comes out.” – Tina Turner
“There’s always a new challenge to keep you motivated.” – Tina Turner
“If you do something, do it all the way or not at all. That’s when you can feel proud.” – Tina Turner
“Look for something positive in each day, even if some days you have to look a little harder.” – Tina Turner
“People think my life has been tough, but I think it’s been a wonderful journey. The older you get, the more you realize it’s not what happened, it’s how you deal with it.” – Tina Turner
“I don’t like to dwell on the past. I’m interested in the future because that’s where I’m going to spend the rest of my life.” – Tina Turner
“Don’t be afraid to be bold; it’s the spice that makes the difference between existing and living.” – Tina Turner
Tina Turner Quotes on Spirituality
“My greatest beauty secret is being happy with myself. I don’t use special creams or treatments – I’ll use a little bit of everything. It’s a mistake to think you are what you put on yourself. I believe that a lot of how you look is to do with how you feel about yourself and your life. Happiness is the greatest beauty secret.” – Tina Turner
“What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals.” – Tina Turner
“The real power behind whatever success I have now was something I found within myself—something that’s in all of us, I think, a little piece of God just waiting to be discovered.” – Tina Turner
“Sometimes I’m not even sure why I need music so much. Maybe it’s the only thing that’s as powerful as a storm, yet beautiful enough to calm the heart.” – Tina Turner
“I believe that if you’ll just stand up and go, life will open up for you. Something just motivates you, and you find that inner strength.” – Tina Turner
“I think my legacy is that I stayed on course, from the beginning to the end, because I believed in something inside of me.” – Tina Turner
“Buddhism has been my main life lesson—trying to keep on the path and not be tempted and keep my mind positive.” – Tina Turner
“You must never do anything that you cannot live with the rest of your life.” – Tina Turner
“You must understand that there is more than one path to the top of the mountain.” – Tina Turner
Tina Turner Quotes on Aging Gracefully
“I will never give in to old age until I become old. And I’m not old yet!” – Tina Turner
“Age is no obstacle. It’s just a limitation you put on your mind.” – Tina Turner
“You can be fabulous at any age if you are open to embrace the changes in your life.” – Tina Turner
“My secret to staying young is a love for life, curiosity, enthusiasm, and the will to be happy.” – Tina Turner
“Looking good and feeling good go hand in hand. If you have a healthy lifestyle, your diet and nutrition are set, and you’re working out, you’re going to feel good.” – Tina Turner
“What’s age got to do with it? It’s all about how you feel about yourself.” – Tina Turner
“Energy is so important. If you have good energy, you attract good people.” – Tina Turner
“Aging gracefully is about no heavy makeup and not too much powder because it gets into the wrinkles, and you know what? It’s okay to have wrinkles.” – Tina Turner
“There’s a power in looking silly and not caring that you do.” – Tina Turner
“The real beauty secret is being grateful for your life.” – Tina Turner
Tina Turner Quotes on Empowerment
“You’re never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” – Tina Turner
“Sometimes you’ve got to let everything go—purge yourself. If you are unhappy with anything, whatever is bringing you down, get rid of it.” – Tina Turner
“I’m a survivor. You can have everything taken away from you, but you can’t take away my soul, my fight, or my music.” – Tina Turner
“Stand up and take your power back. Don’t let anybody walk over you.” – Tina Turner
“You must understand that there is more than one path to the top of the mountain.” – Tina Turner
“Don’t let anyone make you feel that you don’t deserve the good things that happen in your life.” – Tina Turner
“My love has got to do with me and how I react to life.” – Tina Turner
“Strength and wisdom are not opposing values.” – Tina Turner
“The most important thing is to be passionate about what you do every day.” – Tina Turner
“I believe if you give negativity, negativity will come back; if you give positivity, positivity will come back.” – Tina Turner
Tina Turner Quotes on Change
“Sometimes you’ve got to let everything go—purge yourself. If you are unhappy with anything… whatever is bringing you down, get rid of it. Because you’ll find that when you’re free, your true creativity, your true self comes out.” – Tina Turner
“Change is a good thing. It’s necessary to keep evolving and growing.” – Tina Turner
“You have to embrace the changes that come your way, and if you don’t, you’ll just be left behind.” – Tina Turner
“Life is all about how you handle Plan B. Plan A is always my first choice. You know, the one where everything works out to be happily ever after. But more often than not, I find myself dealing with the upside-down, inside-out version where nothing goes as it should.” – Tina Turner
“It’s important to make someone happy, and it’s important to start with yourself.” – Tina Turner
“I don’t like to dwell on the past. I’m interested in the future because that’s where I’m going to spend the rest of my life.” – Tina Turner
“There comes a point where it is just undignified to be afraid.” – Tina Turner
“I realized that change was the essence of life. Be willing to surrender what you are for what you could become.” – Tina Turner
“Breaking old habits is hard, but when you think about how much is at stake, it’s worth the effort.” – Tina Turner
“You have to let go of who you were to become who you will be.” – Tina Turner
Humorous Tina Turner Quotes
“People often ask me what my secret is, I tell them: I don’t share my secrets!” – Tina Turner
“I might have retired from music, but I haven’t retired from life. There’s so much more to annoy me!” – Tina Turner
“The older you get, the better you have to look, the higher you have to kick, the harder you have to work.” – Tina Turner
“If you can’t solve a problem it’s because you’re playing by the rules.” – Tina Turner
“My hairstyle has always been a weave of wonder; I sometimes think it has its own life!” – Tina Turner
“The secret to life is finding the right balance to everything but for everything else, there’s cake.” – Tina Turner
“When I was younger, I thought I knew everything. Now that I’m older, I know better.” – Tina Turner
“I always say, shopping is cheaper than a psychiatrist!” – Tina Turner
“If love is a battlefield, does that make dating basic training?” – Tina Turner
“I’ve realized over the years that diets are like fashion. What’s in today is out tomorrow and vice versa.” – Tina Turner
“Life is a journey, not a destination; we are always on the way. So try to smile, pray, forgive, forget and move more into the Now.” – Tina Turner
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Final Thoughts
Tina Turner’s quotes are not just reflections; they are lessons gleaned from a life laden with both astonishing highs and heartbreaking lows.
Her words inspire bravery, strength, and the search for happiness and authenticity. As you reflect on her quotes, you find not only the cadence of her music but also the pulse of her lasting spirit.
Tina Turner teaches you that no matter the obstacles you face, you can overcome them with elegance and power. Her legacy, captured in her expressions, continues to motivate and empower people around the world, proving that the right voice at the right time can undoubtedly transform hearts and minds.