Words to Live By: Celebrating Beyonce
We have established that Beyonce has massive influence on people all over the world. She is on top of the ladder in the music industry but also has not missed the chance to do other things. Recently, Queen B received The Humanitarian Award at 2020 BET Award for her contribution in many areas of activism. Over the years, she has stood up against inequality and racism and always encouraged women empowerment, education and sustainable living.
Hence, it goes without saying, there are multiple times she’s given us words of wisdom. Here are the ten quotes from Beyonce as we celebrate her life.
(Photos by Beyonce’s Official Instagram)
1. “If everything was perfect, you would never learn and you would never grow.”
2. “Be healthy and take care of yourself, but be happy with the beautiful things that make you, you.”
3.”We all have our imperfections. But I’m human, and you know, it’s important to concentrate on other qualities besides outer beauty.”
4. “When I’m not feeling my best, I ask myself, ‘What are you gonna do about it?’ I use the negativity to fuel the transformation into a better me.”
5. “I know I’m stronger in the songs than I really am. Sometimes I need to hear it myself. We all need to hear those empowering songs to remind us.”
6. “Power is not given to you. You have to take it.”
7. “It is so liberating to really know what I want, what truly makes me happy, what I will not tolerate. I have learned that it is no one else’s job to take care of me but me.”
8. “I felt like it was time to set up my future, so I set a goal. My goal was independence.”
9. “A true diva is graceful, and talented, and strong, and fearless and brave and someone with humility.”
10. “Don’t try to lessen yourself for the world; let the world catch up to you.”
By : Aatira Kakroo
