“ When you take care of yourself, you're a better person for others. When you feel good about yourself, you treat others better. Solange Knowles
“ Everyone talks about how, in your 30s, all of these growing pains transition into wisdom and you feel more self-assured and confident, but I think I had a bit of a jump-start on that at 27. Solange Knowles
“ It's so sad, actually, how teachers and parents tell their kids, 'You're never gonna be anything.' Solange Knowles
“ There are a lot of historical lofts in Houston, and it's amazing for me that a lot of them were built in the 1920s. I love the exposed bricks and the very industrial stuff. Solange Knowles
“ Any decision I make is based on myself, and the only person I have to give an explanation to is God. Solange Knowles
“ Anytime fashion and music go hand-in-hand and it really is an organic fit, it's amazing. Solange Knowles
“ I really enjoy my privacy and being able to walk my son to school every morning and pick him up every afternoon. Solange Knowles
“ Just going through a marriage and a divorce - which I essentially did by 21 - will give you an insane amount of perspective on life. Solange Knowles
“ My mom's best friend growing up was diagnosed with AIDS, and he basically raised me when my mom was launching her business. Although I didn't understand at the time what HIV or AIDS was, I knew that's… Solange Knowles
“ I'm happy that I have a beautiful, wonderful, amazing child who's made me a better person. Solange Knowles
“ Opening Ceremony is my number one favorite place to shop here. It's the only place I'll shop in New York with my son. All of the sales people are so cool; the music is great; it's just like a big fun… Solange Knowles
“ When you think back in history about producers and artists or writers who've had good synergy, a lot of times they date, or they're married, or there's a friendship and a kinship. Solange Knowles
“ I'd rather be the protector than the protected. I'm naturally the protector - being a mother and having a famous family. You have to navigate when it's right to protect. Solange Knowles
