Emma Watson’s Best Quotes

Emma Watson

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Emma Watson’s quotes have the power to inspire and motivate. Known for her roles on screen and her activism off screen, she has become a role model for many. Her quotes about life are both inspirational and thought-provoking, offering wisdom and encouragement for all

  • “I don’t want other people to decide who I am. I want to decide that for myself.” — Emma Watson
  • “The less you reveal, the more people can wonder.” — Emma Watson
  • “I feel like young girls are told that they have to be a princess and fragile. It’s bullshit. I identify much more with being a warrior — a fighter.” — Emma Watson
  • “I’m not interested in the money. I just want to be wonderful.” — Emma Watson
  • “All I can do is follow my instincts because I’ll never please everyone.” — Emma Watson
  • “It’s not the absence of fear. It’s overcoming it. Sometimes you’ve got to blast through and have faith.” — Emma Watson
  • “I think it’s important to be able to say that you’re beautiful.” — Emma Watson
  • “Both men and women should feel free to be sensitive. Both men and women should feel free to be strong.” — Emma Watson
  • “We want to empower women to do exactly what they want, to be true to themselves, to have the opportunities to develop.” — Emma Watson
  • “If you believe in equality, you’re a feminist. Sorry to tell you.” — Emma Watson
  • “I don’t want the fear of failure to stop me from doing what I really care about.” — Emma Watson
  • “Don’t feel stupid if you don’t like what everyone else pretends to love.” — Emma Watson
  • “It’s almost like the better I do, the better I need to do.” — Emma Watson
  • “I want to be a Renaissance woman. I want to paint, and I want to write, and I want to act, and I just want to do everything.” — Emma Watson
  • “The saddest thing for a girl to do is to dumb herself down for a guy.” — Emma Watson
  • “Feeling beautiful has nothing to do with what you look like.” — Emma Watson
  • “We really damage our own confidence when we put ourselves down, so I try not to.” — Emma Watson
  • “It’s so empowering to say, ‘This isn’t right,’ and to ask for change.” — Emma Watson
  • “It’s not about being comfortable; it’s about being honest.” — Emma Watson
  • “I’ve always been like that; I give 100 percent. I can’t do it any other way.” — Emma Watson
  • “You have to go with your instincts. There is a moment when you have to decide to just do it.” — Emma Watson
  • “I want to be the person who feels great in her body and can say that she loves it and doesn’t want to change anything.” — Emma Watson
  • “The things that make me different are the things that make me.” — Emma Watson
  • “I’m excited about the person I’m becoming.” — Emma Watson
  • “I’m lucky that I have an amazing support system.” — Emma Watson
  • “My idea of sexy is that less is more. The less you reveal the more people can wonder.” — Emma Watson
  • “Women feel like they need permission…We need to be more assertive and self-confident.” — Emma Watson
  • “Becoming yourself is really hard and confusing, and it’s a process.” — Emma Watson
  • “I don’t carry myself as a famous person.” — Emma Watson
  • “I don’t have perfect teeth. I’m not stick thin. I want to be the person who feels great in her body and can say that she loves it and doesn’t want to change anything.” — Emma Watson
  • “The human race is like a bird and it needs both wings to be able to fly.” — Emma Watson
  • “I think that it is important to empower women and fight for equality.” — Emma Watson
  • “It’s not the pressure of beauty, but the pressure of being in control.” — Emma Watson
  • “Self-worth is not defined by how we look. It’s about being authentic.” — Emma Watson
  • “Beauty is about being comfortable in your own skin.” — Emma Watson
  • “There is nothing wrong with being afraid. It’s not the absence of fear; it’s overcoming it.” — Emma Watson
  • “You cannot live your life other people. You’ve got to do what’s right for you, even if it hurts some people you love.” — Emma Watson
  • “I think it’s important to make time for yourself and to make time for your friends and your family.” — Emma Watson
  • “I think that you don’t have to conform to other people’s ideas of beauty.” — Emma Watson
  • “Don’t let anyone tell you what you can and can’t do or achieve. Do what you want to do and be who you want to be.” — Emma Watson
  • “I feel like I’ve grown up with a lot of self-awareness.” — Emma Watson
  • “You’re not going to be able to get everything right every time.” — Emma Watson
  • “It’s not about perfection. It’s about purpose.” — Emma Watson
  • “I don’t want other people to decide who I am. I want to decide that for myself.” — Emma Watson
  • “I don’t think we should waste our time and energy trying to pretend to be anyone other than who we are.” — Emma Watson
  • “We have to change the culture and ensure that all women feel empowered to take control of their own lives.” — Emma Watson
  • “There’s nothing wrong with being afraid. It’s not the absence of fear; it’s overcoming it.” — Emma Watson
  • “I think it’s important to challenge yourself and take risks.” — Emma Watson
  • “I’ve always loved fashion because it’s a great way of telling a story.” — Emma Watson
  • “It’s time to see gender as a spectrum instead of two sets of opposing ideals.” — Emma Watson

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Seff Bray is an accomplished author and the passionate founder of seffsaid.com, a website renowned for its uplifting and inspiring content. With a lifelong interest in personal development and growth, Seff has dedicated himself to empowering others through his writing.