Alicia Keys (Alicia Augello Cook) Quotes

At the end of the day, so many things that we hold so much value with, it just doesn't even mean anything. I really try to stay focused on being really positive.

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• At the end of the day, so many things that we hold so much value with, it just doesn't even mean anything. I really try to stay focused on being really positive.

  

  Alicia Keys
  • Value
  • Positive
  • Things