Top quotes by David Archuleta

Relationships are about helping motivate each other to be all that you can be. Votes: 15

I like cartoons. I like 'Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends.' It's funny! It has things that kids wouldn't get. It's like, if you're mature, you get it. I like that and 'The Fairly OddParents.' Votes: 13

I really like the European carols, and I like that captivating sound that they have that isn't usually in Christmas songs. Votes: 10

It's so important for girls to respect themselves and not put themselves down and say, 'Oh, my life is horrible,' and 'I'm not pretty enough.' How do you know? There's this energy people give off that people can be drawn to. Votes: 10

There's a lot of really talented people in Utah, people who would really make an effort to make the music the best that it could be and as emotional as it could be. Votes: 9

It's the boring things that mean a lot to me. I enjoy taking my sisters to eat. Or sitting watching TV with my family. Votes: 8

All my mom's side speaks Spanish. I speak to my grandparents in Spanish. Slowly. And they're patient with me! But I do speak with them in Spanish and carry on conversations with them. Votes: 7

Wasting time just going mindless, watching your charades. When you were younger, did it occur to you 10 years from then you'd act the same age? Votes: 7

I made up my mind not to care so much about the destination, and simply enjoy the journey. Votes: 7

Tell the truth. Sing with passion. Work with laughter. Love with heart. Votes: 7

I want to figure out what kind of artist I want to be, because with the 'American Idol' process, it just works really fast. The night of the finale, they said, 'OK, here are all the label people that you're gonna work with, this is the album you're gonna make and blah, blah, blah.' So it was a pretty fast process, but it's been cool. Votes: 6

Despite whatever commercial kind of success you might have or radio success, I don't want to do something just to get as many people as possible to listen. Votes: 5

Whenever this person comes (the right girl) I'm sure you'll feel something you know Votes: 5

What I find is really interesting is the Ear-Nose-Throat doctor thing, which I know would take a lot of work and education, but it's something that really interests me, because it's something that helps people who've had the same problems as me, with the whole hearing and nose congestion and problems with your voice. Votes: 4

I perceive the world through the wide range of emotions that whirl all around in it. Votes: 4

I want to be the best parent I can be. I want to be the best husband I can be Votes: 3

It's cool when people notice that you make an effort to live certain values. Votes: 3

Being on a mission-not thinking about myself and focusing on serving other people-is what brought me closer to God than anything else. Votes: 3

My mom is just someone who's easy to talk to and hang with. My sister, it's always cool to be able to help her out with things. My brother is fun when we're just joking and messing around. And my dad is someone who's helpful with my music and easy to talk to about that stuff because he understands me in that sense. Votes: 2

I like the pop music, but I still want to have meaning in my music. Votes: 2

What Ive learned is that music affects the way you feel. A song can change someones life. Votes: 2

The best thing you can do to set yourself apart is just be yourself. If you're fake, you know people find out who you are later, it's like, 'Well that's not who we thought you were.' Being yourself is where you feel most comfortable and people get, you know, they feel that connection the best. That's the best way to go. You always have to be yourself. Votes: 2

I wouldn't change anything. Even the minor things or problems are what influence who I am. Votes: 2

I like to believe that you don't need to reach a certain goal to be happy. I prefer to think that happiness is always there, and that when things don't go the way we might like them to, it's a sign from above that something even better is right around the corner. Votes: 2

I really wanna do a Spanish album. I have that Latin culture background. It's a part of me. I'm not the best Spanish speaker, but I have a longing to connect with that. I just think how supportive the Latin community has been, even during 'Idol.' I'd like to give back with something like that. Votes: 1

Before 'American Idol' and all this stuff, I was obsessed with music charts, and I used to go online to find out what was popular in other countries. I'd log on to the BBC website, and that's how I found out about artists like Natasha Bedingfield, Daniel Bedingfield and Take That. Votes: 1

Without inspiration, we’re all like a box of matches that will never be lit. Votes: 0

...I started to realize how many great things could happen by confronting the things that scare you most. Votes: 0

Sometimes when you least expect it, the tables turn and that scary feeling that has taken hold of you for so long somehow turns into hope Votes: 0

Every time I would think about my purpose, the answers seemed to come in sounds. In melodies. In feelings. Votes: 0

Searching for a perfect love is not easy to find,but having the love of our God is more perfect than what you have found". Votes: 0

Tell me why you're so hard to forget. Don't remind me, I'm not over it. Tell me why, I can't seem to face the truth, I'm just a little too not over you. Votes: 0

Yes, I've worked hard; and yes, I may have achieved a certain level of success-but I'm very clear about the fact that none of it would be worth it without doing the things that keep me close to God. Votes: 0

you'll never be lonely if you learn to be friend your self Votes: 0

If you close your eyes to see the view, you miss everything surrounding you Votes: 0

Things never happen exactly how you think they will. Votes: 0

When they're people who are your fans, you know, 'cause they really feel what you're singing, that's my favorite Votes: 0

I think it's really important to treat yourself with respect because sometimes people can get down on themselves Votes: 0

Only recently I’ve learned, it’s an obvious thing, but it just took me a while to realize Votes: 0

I think the best way people can connect to you is by being real Votes: 0

It's fun just spending time with everyone. It's something that's so simple, yet so valuable to me Votes: 0

Relationships are about helping motivate each other to be all that you can be Votes: 0

I love Sara Bareilles. She's just so clever. I wish I were her. She's so awesome. Votes: 0

Sometimes you need to trust those around you because they may see something in you that you can't see Votes: 0

If you have kids and stuff what kind of dad do I wanna be for my kids, and what kind of mom do I want them to have Votes: 0

I don't want a be bird because birds get attacked too much. But it would be cool to fly. Votes: 0

Ive never had a celebrity crush! I dont believe in those, really. I feel like you have to get to know the person before you start to feel anything like that. People always think they know celebrities, but how can you when youve never met them? Votes: 0

My whole family has been such a great support, and theyre the ones who have kept me grounded and allowed me to be who I am today. Votes: 0

Fate rarely calls upon us at a moment of our choosing Votes: 0

Its cool when people notice that you make an effort to live certain values. Votes: 0

Don’t make a sound I’ll be your voice You don’t need to be afraid Anymore I’ll shine a light out in the dark Guide you here no matter how far Votes: 0

Once you let yourself believe that you've gotten to the top, you've lost sight of the real goal. Which is to keep climbing no matter what. And by climbing, I don't mean trying to out do yourself with even more accomplishments. Instead, what I mean is that just when we think we have done something well, we should start looking at the other areas of our lives that need attention. Votes: 0

It's really important to do everything that you possibly can to stay true to yourself. Votes: 0

No one can see your life the way you see it. Votes: 0

Am I crazy or falling in love? Is it really just another crush? Votes: 0

So as I think back on it now, I think it is safe to say that music is something you both hear and feel. I also realize that feelings change frequently and that for the most part, they are not a constant. They change from high to low, happy to sad, content to ecstatic and back down again. Not all music has the same purpose, but most music makes you feel "something. Votes: 0

And remember, even when you can't sing, you can always plant a tree Votes: 0

Can't let the music stop, Can't let this feeling end, 'Cause if I do, It'll all be over, And I'll never see you again! Votes: 0

do u ever think, when ur all alone, all tht we could be, where this can go, am i crazy, or falling in love? Votes: 0

The worst part of fame is not always knowing what I’m doing the next day Votes: 0

I want to make decisions as to where I want to go as an artist, and to get to it in my own way Votes: 0

The reason why you date people is to get to know who you're gonna marry and spend the rest of your life with Votes: 0

I hope to always be myself, except more mature and knowing more. Votes: 0

To be honest I always have to say no one is guiding me better than God Votes: 0

Sometimes I wish I could just wear the same thing every day. Cartoons do it. It’d make things a lot easier Votes: 0

More than fans, they felt like a team of morale-boosters who would always be around to remind me of my own worth Votes: 0

Remember to be yourself and remember throughout everything why you first wanted to do this. Votes: 0

Friends are the ones who will always have your back and their perspective on you doesn't change no matter what Votes: 0

No one can understand what’s the best thing for you to do, other than yourself. Votes: 0

Sometimes we need to take back and take a look at ourselves, a look at where we are Votes: 0

Without the darkness, we can't really appreciate the light Votes: 0

You have to think about how you're going to present yourself and want people, wanna show your stuff and who you are Votes: 0