Louis Armstrong

Music American 1901 – 1971 304 quotes

Father of jazz improvisation

Quotes by Louis Armstrong

Keep on pushin'.

Common phrase in his letters

I've had a wonderful life. I've been blessed.

Late life reflections

It's a beautiful world, and I'm glad to be a part of it.

Diary entry

I just want to make people happy with my music.

Letter to a fan

Always remember to smile.

Advice to a young musician

I love you, my darling, more than words can say.

Letter to Lucille Armstrong

The world needs more love, and music is the way to spread it.

Diary entry

Never forget where you came from.

Advice to a young musician

I'm just a horn player, but I try to play from the heart.

Letter to a friend

My music is for everybody.

Interview transcript

Don't let nobody tell you what you can't do.

Advice to a young person

I've seen a lot of changes in my life, but music always stays the same.

Diary entry

The best way to learn is to listen.

Advice to a student

Keep your chin up and your horn ready.

Advice to a fellow musician

My life has been a song, and I'm still singing.

Late life reflections

The only way to play good music is to feel it.

Diary entry

I'm grateful for every day I get to play my horn.

Letter to Lucille Armstrong

I just want to leave a little bit of happiness behind.

Late life reflections

The blues is the root of all good music.

Diary entry

I'm a simple man, but I love my music.

Letter to a friend