Rozonda Thomas Quotes

I have come to believe over and over again that what is most important to me must be spoken, made verbal and shared, even at the risk of having it bruised or misunderstood.

I'm just trying to get rid of all the mystery surrounding me and let people see what I'm thinking. So they can understand me and stop assuming things about me.

Too often the strong, silent man is silent only because he does not know what to say, and is reputed strong only because he has remained silent.

Speaking the truth gets a little easier each time you do it.

Communication is so much better when people are vulnerable.

I find, the older I get, the more surprised I am about how hesitant people are to say what they really want, what they really dream about, what really drives them. It's as if sometimes we're sort of embarrassed, as we get older, to be transparent about that. But you save so much time if you're transparent about what you want.

Language is a finding place, not a hiding place.

I feel like my honesty gives people the freedom to talk about things they wouldn't otherwise.

Everyone can know what is in my heart because I find it hard to conceal myself.

Music to me is about being honest, and it's what I've always pictured music as. I don't see the point of expressing yourself if you are going to be cryptic about it.

When I first started writing songs and being very explicit, it was hard, but one of the main things people respond to in my writing is that 'just say it' attitude of my songs. There really is nothing personal or private; it's all universal, if you can just find the courage to be open about your life.

The only problems I've ever had with being honest is telling people how I feel about them or saying how I feel about other people.

There are things to confess that enrich the world, and things that need not be said.

For a long time I tried to manage an honesty and openness about my personal life because I'm human and I'm normal - well, semi-normal.

I can say whatever it is that I feel.

It's impossible to always get across what I'm trying to say, but, if I just stay honest, then I'm not going to look back on any of these interviews and wonder what I was trying to do or be.

Well, it's really important to be honest with the person that you're seeing.

You've gotta share what's going on in your mind.

Expressing truth is hard work.

I've found that if I say what I'm really thinking and feeling, people are more likely to say what they really think and feel. The conversation becomes a real conversation.

One of the hardest things to do is to be present and open and clear about who you are and what you stand for. We all have issues with that.

My life is an open pamphlet.

I've learned not to hide behind a veil of irony - to talk about my work in a more honest way.

I don’t hide my emotions from people.

I have a hard time not wearing my heart on my sleeve and answering people honestly. You know, my friends warn me that I should be more guarded 'cause sometimes I am too honest and open, but it's also just who I am.