Yonkers made me strong and made me believe in myself, because so many people would doubt you and not believe. There are people that would believe in you, but the environment was so harsh, nobody wanted you to get out, you know? Mary J. Blige doubtenvironmentharsh share on social
I hated myself for so many reasons, and I thought so many things were my fault that happened to me growing up. Mary J. Blige faultgrowhappen Change image and share on social
I cannot save the world; that's not what I'm trying to do. I guess I'm just trying to walk the walk and be an example to those that want it. Not everybody does, but if Mary J. Blige can come out of that same hole you were in, then you can do it, too - that's my goal: to do that without saying it, but actually live it. Mary J. Blige bligegoalguess share on social
My responsibility to God is to live. That's the gift he gave me. Mary J. Blige giftgivegod Change image and share on social
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 attitudegirlhurt Change image and share on social
Once you climb to another level, you have to figure out how to sustain it. Mary J. Blige climbfigurelevel Change image and share on social
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 hatelovetell Change image and share on social
My journey continues, because I've, you know, conquered a lot. And I know how to conquer the rest. Mary J. Blige conquercontinuehave Change image and share on social
I'm from the element of the streets that says that once you've made it, it's yours. But keep it to yourself. Mary J. Blige elementhavemake Change image and share on social
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 listenopinionpeople Change image and share on social