Frank Sinatra

Crooner, entertainer

Modern influential 123 sayings

Sayings by Frank Sinatra

I'm a legend. I'm a living legend.

1980s — Attributed
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I'm a friend of the working man. I'm a friend of the common man.

1960s — Attributed
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I'm supposed to have a Ph.D. on the subject of women. But the truth is I've flunked more often than not.

1963 — Discussing relationships
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You may be a puzzle, but I like the way the parts fit.

1950s — Flirty remark to a woman
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I'm a symmetrical man, almost to a fault.

1970s — Discussing his perfectionism
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Rock 'n' roll? It's the most brutal, ugly, degenerate, vicious form of expression it has been my misfortune to hear.

1957 — Interview in the 1950s, expressing his disdain for rock and roll music.
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You buy a man a drink, you own him. You buy him another, you own his family. You buy him a third, you own his soul.

Unknown — Attributed quote, reflecting on the power dynamics of favors and alcohol.
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I'm not a tough guy. I'm an ordinary, sentimental guy.

Unknown — Interview, contrasting his public image with his personal feelings.
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Basically, I'm a brawler. I'm a guy who will fight for what he believes in.

Unknown — Interview, discussing his assertive personality.
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I'm a one-woman man. That's my problem.

Unknown — Interview, discussing his relationships and reputation.
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A man doesn't know what he has until he loses it. And then he still doesn't know what he has lost.

Unknown — Attributed quote, reflecting on loss and appreciation.
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Regrets, I've had a few; But then again, too few to mention.

1969 — Lyrics from his song 'My Way'.
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The two most important things in life are good friends and a strong bladder.

Unknown — Attributed quote, often shared as a humorous remark.
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Take a lot of photographs. Not only because you'll want to remember everything, but because you'll want to see how much you've changed.

Unknown — Attributed quote, reflecting on memory and personal growth.
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I'm not a bully. I'm a guy who just wants to get things done.

Unknown — Interview, explaining his direct approach.
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The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it.

Unknown — Attributed quote, often shared as a witty remark.
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Don't tell me you love me. Show me.

Unknown — Attributed quote, often shared as a romantic or relationship philosophy.
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I believe that God wants me to be a success. I don't believe God wants me to be poor.

Unknown — Interview, discussing his religious beliefs and ambition.
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I'm no stranger to the rain. I'm a friend of the wind.

1966 — Lyrics from his song 'Summer Wind'.
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You only live once, and the way I live, once is enough.

Unknown — Attributed quote, often shared as a statement about his eventful life.
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