Frank Sinatra

If you possess something but you can’t give it away, then you don’t possess it… it possesses you.

Frank Sinatra

People often remark that I’m pretty lucky. Luck is only important in so far as getting the chance to sell yourself at the right moment. After that, you’ve got to have talent and know how to use it.

Frank Sinatra

You treat a lady like a dame, and a dame like a lady.

Frank Sinatra

A friend to me has no race, no class and belongs to no minority. My friendships were formed out of affection, mutual respect and a feeling of having something strong in common. These are eternal values that cannot be racially classified. This is the way I look at race.

Frank Sinatra

A man doesn’t know what happiness is until he’s married. By then, it’s too late.

Frank Sinatra

Alcohol may be man’s worst enemy, but the bible says love your enemy.

Frank Sinatra

At heart, I guess I’m a saloon singer because there’s a greater intimacy between performer and audience in a nightclub. Then again, I love the excitement of appearing before a big concert audience. Let’s just say that the place isn’t important, as long as everybody has a good time.

Frank Sinatra

Bad reviews I’ve gotten never diminished the number of people in my audience; good reviews have never added to the number of people in my audience; be your own critic.

Frank Sinatra

Basically, I’m for anything that gets you through the night – be it prayer, tranquilizers or a bottle of Jack Daniels.

Frank Sinatra

Cock your hat – angles are attitudes.

Frank Sinatra