Fiona Apple Quotes

If I can make my mark just a little bit, then great.

I feel it's important to make a mark somewhere.

I don't actually think about going down in history.

I want to leave a mark on society.

That's something I always say is good to do in life, is to leave our mark in this lifetime.

I always wanted to make something that was bigger than me, that wasn't just one person.

I don't think I've done any profound work yet... People ask me, 'How would you want to be remembered?' I tell them I don't want to be remembered! I'm not here to become a Madhubala or receive a Lifetime Achievement Award. I'm not that kind of a person. And I'm not brash about it; it's just the way I am.

I'm just honoring my mother's words. She always told me, 'The smaller your work, the bigger your name will become.'

It's about leaving a legacy. People will always remember what you did. That's why I run the way I run.

I don't think about my legacy, if indeed, I have one.

The pleasure of one's effect on other people still exists in age - what's called making a hit. But the hit is much rarer and made of different stuff.

I'm sick to death of famous people standing up and using their celebrity to promote a cause. If I see a particular need, I do try to help. But there's a lot that can be achieved by putting a check in the right place and shutting up about it.

In my proudest moments, I think I had a real hand in the creative force of making 'Star Trek.' But most of the time, I don't think about it.

I don't know if I particularly want to be remembered for anything. I personally do not think I'm a great gift to the world. I've been very fortunate.

I've never been one to chase awards or anything like that, to be honest.

It's always great to add to your legacy.

I just want to complete my legacy.

With sincere modesty, if there is such a thing, I have never thought of legacy at all. I am always grateful if people like what I have done. A legacy is something no one can forsee.

It's humbling and enthralling to know your legacy when you're alive.

I never went out looking for glory.

I don't think about my fame very much.

My legacy isn't about what I did playing football, but how I use the opportunities that came from playing football.

Winning and making history is something you can't buy. Me? I'm a guy who loves history. When I'm 60 or 70, I don't want to be remembered for the money I make. I want to be in the history books.

It is not necessary to live. But to leave our names beyond that point. That is necessary.

I don't think anything about a personal legacy. I mean, those words would never come out of my mouth unless I just repeated them. Those things have never been important to me.