Top 112 Quotes & Sayings by Reba McEntire - Page 2

I grew up in southeastern Oklahoma on a working cattle ranch, and it was always very romantic to me: The West, the cowboy, the Western way of life.

I exercise at least five times a week with stretching, Pilates, push-ups, planks, sit- ups, squats and light weights.

You've got to stay current and up with the competition. The main thing, though, is finding the greatest songs you can possibly find.

That's what is so great about being able to record a 13-song album. You can do a very eclectic group of songs. You do have some almost pop songs in there, but you do have your traditional country, story songs. You have your ballads, your happy songs, your sad songs, your love songs, and your feisty songs.

I'm open to any kind of situation in a song as long as it touches my heart.

When I left, after my divorce, when I left Oklahoma, I never looked back. It was the future. It was looking forward from then on.

If you want to succeed in life...you must pick 3 bones to carry with you at all times: a wish bone, a backbone, and a funny bone.

Watch what you say and do because little eyes are watching you.

It really has lifted my spirits. It's intensified my faith, given me more hope. That's what music does for me.

Mama is funny. She has a great sense of humor and loves a good joke. Loves a practical joke, too.

I love my mother-in-law and I think I'm a really good one, too.

If you're happy, you've got the Lord on your side.

Being sexy is kind of funny to me.

How was I to know that I'd be ok? I thought I'd lose it all when you walked away. How was I to know that I'd be this strong? I had what it takes all along. How was I to know?

I've never really done this. Now I know what scared is.

I just try not to judge. Dont judge me, and I wont judge you.

No matter what you achieve in life, you're always wondering, 'Is there something I should be doing? Is there something I'm missing?

Thou shalt not whine' should be the eleventh commandment.

Every song that has been a hit for me has been honest and truthful. I have to believe that same formula will work on this (television) show. It has to be believable and honest.

I see the stars. I hear the rolling thunder, thy power throughout the universe displayed. Then sings my soul, my Savior, God, to thee.

Life's supposed to be about making the path a little gentler for those traveling behind you.

But I think a song that is really emotionally packed, with a great melody that just will soar, that's the keeper.

I can't imagine living a life without God in my life. He is my best friend, He's my buddy, He's the one that I talk to when there's no one around. I talk to Him when people are around a lot too. He's my confidant, He's my advisor, He's my director. I just don't know why you wouldn't want that in your life. He's just like a bodyguard, He is your protector.

Whenever a natural disaster occurs, it is always the Red Cross that responds quickly and compassionately. I am honored to lend my voice to their cause, and thrilled to serve on the Celebrity Cabinet for 2010.

Sometimes I hate how much I love him But everyday I love him more

We all love being outdoors. Grandma was in her garden or fishing; Mama loves to fish and I love to be outside. We all love the Lord.

My grandma was a huge believer, very spiritual, probably the most spiritual person I've ever known in my life.

I just feel like the people who are discouraged about religion, it's [really] the connotation of people that go to church. People that go to church love the Lord and they like to be around people who love the Lord. It's a fellowship and it's a growth and it's a feeding for them that when they're in a social group of people who believe, it makes them grow spiritually.

I might have been born just plain white trash / but Fancy was my name.

Also, any older song, especially any World War II songs remind me of Mama. She goes around the house either whistling or singing all the time. It drives my sister Alice crazy when we're playing games and Mama does that while it's Alice's turn!

Get as much out of life as you possibly can with all the passion that goes with it. Then give it back with all the love and respect it deserves.

He was good in business, but there was business left to do. He never said he loved me, guess he thought I knew.

when life gives you lemons. Make yourself a screwdriver

You know, I can get kind of spunky or I can get tough, you know, that kind of tough, sexy look. But sexy? No, I don't think so.

If dreams give you power, then I'm strong enough to walk through my heart till you love me.

Michael Phelps and Willie Nelson are teaming up to do an album. ... They're covering The Doobie Brothers.

[Faith] guides me on everything I do, i ask for guidance, I ask the Lord to give me wisdom when I speak, when I think and I always try to be positive and say nice things and it gives me strength throughout every minute and every day.

I think my song that reminds me of Mama is "I'm A Survivor" because she is one.

Patsy Cline? Larger than life! She taught me emotion: raw, sincere, unashamed.

Anything worth doing, is worth doing all the way. Just know you'll have to live with all the choices that you make.

When I learned to forgive, it was like a million pounds were lifted from me.

If I'm not the one thing you can't stand to lose, If I'm not that arrow to the heart of you, If you don't get drunk on my kiss, If you think you can do better than this then I guess we're done. Let's not drag this on, Consider me gone.

Without God, I don't see how folks cope.

Living might mean taking chances, but they're worth taking. Loving might be a mistake. but its worth making

Make sure you're always giving, way more than you're taking

Again its time to pray for peace.

My mama is my best friend. We have fun, we can talk about anything, she always is on my side but really quick to tell me when I'm wrong. That's a true friend. She's loyal, smart, witty and intelligent. She loves family and loves to travel. All the things I love!

I don’t think there's ever been a point in my career where I've said, 'I've made it.' What does that mean, 'I've made it?' Made it to what? If you say, 'I've made it.' then are you finished? I don't want to be finished. I don't want to quit.

Jesus loves me this I know for the Bible tells me so. Little ones to him belong, they are weak, but he is strong.

There's a lot of power in putting it out in the universe. It's telling your subconscious mind, 'This is what's gonna happen.'

Habitat for Humanity is a cause that is near and dear to my heart. I am proud to be a part of the partnership between Whirlpool and Habitat and appreciate everything these two organizations are doing for the wonderful Nashville community and other communities throughout the world.

Mama was a stickler on keeping your word. That's helped me to make the right decisions in so many situations. Because of that, I also think really hard before I make a decision because I know I'm going to have to see it through.