Carole King Quotes

You've got to get up every morning with a smile on your face And show the world all the love in your heart.

I still believe that everyone is beautiful in some way and by seeing the beauty in others we make ourselves more beautiful.

Do the things you believe in, in the name of love. And know that, you aren't alone. We all have doubts and fears.

I'm like a plant, I reach for the sun.

My life has been a tapestry of rich and royal hue, an everlasting vision of the ever changing view.

Once the inspiration comes, that directs where the perspiration goes.

Not only do you want to leave the audience wanting more, you want to leave yourself wanting more.

When I was younger, I was kind of fearless. I think it takes more courage to do things when you know more. I was completely naive, and I was like, why can't I do anything I want to do? You know, go for it.

Only love is real...everything else is illusion

One of the things that I try to be conscious about in crafting a song is the concept of bringing it home. I like to bring it somewhere familiar, someplace that people feel it's resolved, it's settled.

You're beautiful as you feel.

The writing of You've Got a Friend was one of the most incredible experiences because it was mostly inspiration. It just came to me almost as we hear it.

I just want to give it all that I got. I just don't want to waste it.

It's a very worthy cause. This should happen, and I do believe that tenacity counts. Not going away matters.

I just sort of try to be a good person; try to write music that lifts people and makes me feel good to sing.

I'm a songwriter first...In my career I have never felt that my being a woman was an obstacle or an advantage. I guess I've been oblivious...Sensitive, humbug. Everybody thinks I'm sensitive...There is a downside to having one of the biggest-selling albums ever.

Sometimes I get a lyric, and the lyric, you know, comes off the page, and goes into my brain and comes out with a melody. Other times, I may create a melody first.

Tonight the light of love is in your eyes, But will you love me tomorrow?

Way over yonder is a place I have seen In a garden of wisdom from some long ago dream.

If there's any answer, maybe love can end the madness Maybe not, oh, but we can only try.

That's one of the things I love about being a songwriter first, last and always, because whether I do it or not, if someone does a great job on it, my work is done.

Now and forever, I'll remember all the promises still unbroken and think about all the words between us that never needed to be spoken.

In my career I have never felt that my being a woman was an obstacle or an advantage. I guess I've been oblivious.

Doesn't anybody stay in one place any more?

Eric Clapton is my dream guitarist.