Ray Charles

Music American 1930 – 2004 104 quotes

An American singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer, often referred to as 'The Genius,' who pioneered the genre of soul music during the 1950s.

Quotes by Ray Charles

I'm not a saint, but I'm not a devil either.

Interview

I've always tried to be a good person. And to do the right thing.

Interview

I don't believe in hate. I believe in love.

Interview

I've always tried to be a positive person. And to look on the bright side.

Interview

I'm not a genius. I'm just a hard worker.

Interview

I've always tried to be a good role model. And to inspire people.

Interview

I don't believe in giving up. I believe in fighting for what you want.

Interview

I've always tried to be a good friend. And to be there for people.

Interview

I don't believe in limitations. I believe in possibilities.

Interview

I've always tried to be a good listener. And to learn from others.

Interview

I was born with music inside me. Music was one of the reasons I got out of bed every morning.

Autobiography (Brother Ray) 1978

There's nothing that I can tell you that you don't know when it comes to you and music.

Interview 1960

Love is the beauty of the soul.

Personal reflection

I don't know what the future may hold, but I know who holds the future.

Speech 2002

Music is my mistress, and she has two beautiful daughters: melody and harmony.

Interview 1950

I've got a woman, way cross town, she's good to me.

Song (I Got a Woman) 1954

Georgia, Georgia, no peace I find, just an old sweet song keeps Georgia on my mind.

Song (Georgia on My Mind) 1960

Hit the road Jack and don't you come back no more.

Song (Hit the Road Jack) 1961

What'd I say?

Song (What'd I Say) 1959

You don't know me, but I know you.

Song (You Don't Know Me) 1962