The Life Quotes

“Hindsight really is a fucking wonderful thing.”
― Martina Cole, The Life

“Now she knew why her mum had kept such a close eye on her; she wasn’t interfering as such, she had just understood that there were people in this world who were capable of causing great hurt as well as great sadness for young girls.”
― Martina Cole, The Life

“Women loved their babies from the second they pushed them into the world; they were programmed to love them, feed them, and protect them, no matter what.”
― Martina Cole, The Life

“Your mum is gone, but you are a part of her legacy – while you live, she will never really be dead. You have her blood in your veins, and her wisdom in your mind. Your child will be a part of her even though she is gone.”
― Martina Cole, The Life

“be careful what you ask for, you just might get it. Never was a truer word spoken.”
― Martina Cole, The Life

“Oh, to be that young again, and know what she knew now.”
― Martina Cole, The Life

“You prayed at the holy shrine Still the guru wouldn’t receive you You’ve seen so many signs Still they call you a non-believer Alabama 3, ‘Come On Home’ Album: Power in the Blood, 2002”
― Martina Cole, The Life

“There is power in the blood, justice in the sword When that call it comes, I will be ready for war Alabama 3, ‘Power In The Blood’ Album: Power in the Blood, 2002”
― Martina Cole, The Life

“You lost the plot again, where you are now ain’t clear, It’s a misty morning memory, the road that took you here Alabama 3, ‘You Don’t Dance To Techno Anymore’ Album: Exile on Coldharbour Lane, 1997”
― Martina Cole, The Life

“You make people into what you want them to be and, then, when they break your heart, you have to find the strength to carry on.”
― Martina Cole, The Life

“After all, they were brothers, bonded by blood, and nothing would ever change that.”
― Martina Cole, The Life

“missed her mother and her sister so badly it was a constant pain inside of her.”
― Martina Cole, The Life

“She shakes the blues off then she tries her luck Makes a little bet, hopes her horse comes up Pickin’ pockets for some easy money ’Cause she blew the goddamn lot on the National Lottery Alabama 3, ‘Mansion On The Hill’ Album: La Peste, 2000”
― Martina Cole, The Life

“There was an old Irish saying of my nana’s – she always said you get the life you deserve. I hope against hope that there was no truth in that. But only time will tell.”
― Martina Cole, The Life

“I hope to meet many of you at my signings, and I look forward to saying hello to you all. Take care and God bless, Martina x”
― Martina Cole, The Life

“Take care and God bless, Martina x”
― Martina Cole, The Life