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Janet Jackson is the youngest child of the Jackson family. She is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actress.
She was born on 16th May 1966 to Joseph Joe and Katherine Scruse. She has nine siblings – Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon, La Toya, Randy (died in 2006), Rebbie (died in 2017), Michael (died in 2009), and Joh’Vonnie.
Janet started her career as a child star with her first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show at the age of five while singing along with her brothers Jackie and Tito.
The following quotes are some of her most inspiring ones that will encourage you to believe in yourself and pursue your life’s success.
33 Inspirational Janet Jackson Quotes
1. “I set out to please myself, hopefully in the end, the listeners will enjoy what I’ve created.” ― Janet Jackson
2. “My dad taught us that there’s no greater distance than that between first and second place.” ― Janet Jackson
3. “Competition is great. And as long as it’s friendly and not a malicious thing, then I think it’s cool.” ― Janet Jackson
4. “Freedom means choices.” ― Janet Jackson
5. “The greatest achievement to any human being is to love God, yourself, and others.” ― Janet Jackson
6. “You can tell someone who doesn’t have love in their life, then someone who is in love.” ― Janet Jackson
7. “Life is a journey, and I’m still walking it. And, like everyone, I’m going to have some days that are better than others, some days that are tougher than others.” ― Janet Jackson
8. “I wanted to talk about my life. There is so much. I was 18 when I made the record, and I had a lot to say.” ― Janet Jackson
9. “People need to stay out of other people’s business.” ― Janet Jackson
10. “There was also loneliness. I had few friends. Work consumed me. In some ways, it still does.” ― Janet Jackson
11. “You dont have to hold on to the pain, to hold on to the memory.” ― Janet Jackson
12. “I’m just trying to get used to living on a fixed income. Now, it’s going to get unfixed.” ― Janet Jackson
13. “In complete darkness, we are all the same. It is only our knowledge and wisdom that separates us. Don’t let your eyes deceive you.” ― Janet Jackson
14. “The pain is necessary. Sometimes pain is the teacher we require, a hidden gift of healing and hope.” ― Janet Jackson
15. “I believe in a higher power. I believe in inspiration.” ― Janet Jackson
16. “It is my belief that we all have the need to feel special. It is this need that can bring out the best in us, yet the worst in us.” ― Janet Jackson
17. “I walked out into the world and saw things I’d only read about. I learned the hard way. It was scary, but I saw I had two choices – sink or swim. I swam.” ― Janet Jackson
18. “It has taken me most of my adult life to come to terms with who I am. To do that, I had to break free of attitudes that brought me down.” ― Janet Jackson
19. “Singing and dancing – and all the joy that goes with performing – come from my heart. If I can’t feel it, I won’t do it.” ― Janet Jackson
20. “I do not have a child and all allegations saying so are false.” ― Janet Jackson
21. “To be given permission to be confused – and remain confused – for as long as it takes would have been a huge gift.” ― Janet Jackson
22. “I have a pretty bad temper. But you have to really push me to see it. But everybody has their things.” ― Janet Jackson
23. “Dreams can become a reality when we possess a vision that is characterized by the willingness to work hard, a desire for excellence, and a belief in our right and our responsiblity to be equal members of society.” ― Janet Jackson
24. “I also experienced serious rejection. I auditioned for dozens of commercials, for example, but was never chosen.” ― Janet Jackson
25. “Dreams can become a reality when we possess a vision that is characterized by the willingness to work hard, a desire for excellence, and a belief in our right and our responsibility to be equal members of society.” ― Janet Jackson
26. “You get yourself up for it somehow, and your endurance and the crowd gets you up, too.” ― Janet Jackson
27. “You can never be happy until you understand why you’re doing what you’re doing.” ― Janet Jackson
28. “In complete darkness we are all the same, it is only our knowledge and wisdom that separates us, don’t let your eyes deceive you.” ― Janet Jackson
29. “Every body type is different – that’s what makes you unique. What makes you special is you, and you are different from the next person.” ― Janet Jackson
30. “People do see me as sweet and innocent. Not to say that I am not those things. But I have other sides to me.” ― Janet Jackson
31. “All kids rebel. My way was to dye my hair half pink and half blue. It was a mess.” ― Janet Jackson
32. “Theres nothing more depressing than having everything and still feeling sad. We must learn to water our spiritual garden.” ― Janet Jackson
33. “You don’t know how many people come up to me and say, ‘This child was conceived listening to you.” ― Janet Jackson
