I barely have time for my own children. To adopt more children and not have time for them, that would be poor parenting on my part. - Mary J. Blige 1 Share Now -
You can hate me. You can go out there and say anything you want about me, But you will love me later because I told you the truth. - Mary J. Blige 2 Share Now -
I don't listen to people's opinions. I have people around me who I can trust, but most of all I listen to myself. - Mary J. Blige 3 Share Now -
Don't give up, be positive and if you know someone who knows someone at a record company don't stop beating down their door till you get heard. Don't ever say it'll never happen or it'll never happen. - Mary J. Blige 5 Share Now -
I wish I had known that education is the key. That knowledge is power. Now I pick up books and watch educational shows with my husband. I'm seeing how knowledge can elevate you. - Mary J. Blige 6 Share Now -
There's so many things that life is, and no matter how many breakthroughs, trials will exist and we're going to get through it. Just be strong. - Mary J. Blige 7 Share Now -
I didn't know how to show my self love, and I didn't want anyone else to hurt me. So my tough girl attitude was like, 'I'm not having it.' - Mary J. Blige 8 Share Now -
You can't get around pain and opposition, but you can try to be joyful in the trial, and thank yourself for the trial, and thank God for the strength to get through it. - Mary J. Blige 9 Share Now -
In the inner city, there's a mentality that the government owes you something. My breakthrough came when I stopped feeling sorry for myself and took responsibility for every part of my life. No more pity parties. I've gotta love me more than anybody else loves me. - Mary J. Blige 10 Share Now -
