Franklin Quote by Marianne Faithfull
“The voice of God, if you must know, is Aretha Franklin's.”
About This Quote
The quote likens divine guidance to the powerful, soulful voice of Aretha Franklin, suggesting spiritual truth through music.
In simple terms: God's voice is like Aretha's singing.
Key Takeaway
Listen for truth in music.
Themes
spirituality
music
inspiration
Mood
reflective
uplifting
Type
inspirational
cultural
When to use this quote
- worship
- personal reflection
- creative work
Key Concepts
divine communication
cultural icons
Questions to Reflect On
- What songs feel sacred to you?
- How does music shape your spirituality?
A Different Perspective
Music may not convey literal divine messages.
![“There's a video that's been floating around on YouTube where [Baz Luhrmann says], "We were looking for a guy that sounded like a young Stevie Wonder but much more we got a guy that sounded like a younger version of Aretha Franklin. His name's Quindon Tarver." I was just like, "Wow, to be compared…” quote by Quindon Tarver](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f54/quindon-tarver-26055_floating_there-s-a-video-that-s-been-floating-aro_34916.jpg)
![“The crisis [the Great Depression] discovered a great man in Franklin Roosevelt...None too soon he has carried America forward to the second stage of democratic realization. His New Deal involves such collective controls of the national business that it would be absurd to call it anything but…” quote by H. G. Wells](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/772/h-g-wells-1122_absurd_the-crisis-the-great-depression-discover_120950.jpg)
![“I love Aretha [Franklin] and I've loved her all my life. I think she's an incredible songstress, obviously. She consistently has had this incredible voice. I remember when she was singing gospel in her father's church.” quote by Stevie Wonder](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c7e/stevie-wonder-2107_church_i-love-aretha-franklin-and-i-ve-loved-he_127964.jpg)