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13 of Aretha Franklin's most inspirational quotes on music, respect, and love

Aretha Franklin died at her home in Detroit on Thursday at the age of 76, her publicist told the Associated Press. The "Queen of Soul" was one of the best-selling female artists in history with 75 million records sold worldwide in her career. These are 13 of her most inspirational quotes.

Aretha Franklin died at her home in Detroit on Thursday at the age of 76, her publicist told the Associated Press.

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The "Queen of Soul" was one of the best-selling female artists in history with 75 million records sold worldwide in her career.

These are 13 of her most inspirational quotes throughout her expansive career and life.

On love:

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On respect:

On songwriting:

On being an influence:

On community:

On perspective:

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On music:

On soul:

On confidence:

On the future:

On relationships:

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On women:

On legacy:

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