Lupita Nyong'o

Actress Kenyan-Mexican Born 1983 (age 43)

Talented actress known for Us and striking presence.

394 quotes

"Adventure awaits those brave enough to step outside their comfort zones."
Adventure
"I believe that imagination is more powerful than the limitations we place on ourselves."
Imagination
"Perseverance isn't about never falling down; it's about getting back up each time."
Perseverance
"I've come to understand that loneliness and solitude are two very different things."
Solitude
"Knowledge without compassion is just information."
Knowledge
"I think humor is a way we process truth without being overwhelmed by it."
Humor
"The work you do should align with the values you claim to hold."
Work
"I believe that change begins with individual choice and collective action."
Change
"There's poetry in the everyday moments if you take time to notice them."
Literature
"I think the most important conversation you can have is with yourself."
Philosophy
"Music has the ability to communicate what words sometimes cannot."
Music
"I've learned that true friendship requires vulnerability and mutual respect."
Friendship
"Nature has a way of putting our problems into perspective."
Nature
"I believe that success should be measured by how you treat people, not just by accolades."
Happiness
"When you stop seeking approval, you start living authentically."
Life
"I think about how my choices today impact not just my life, but the lives of those around me."
Inspiration
"Family teaches us our first lessons about love, loyalty, and belonging."
Family
"I believe in the hope that comes from knowing you're not alone in your struggles."
Hope
"Technology should serve humanity, not the other way around."
Technology
"There's strength in admitting what you don't know and being willing to learn."
Wisdom
"I think gratitude shifts your entire perspective on what you have."
Gratitude
"Peace is not the absence of conflict; it's how you choose to handle it."
Peace
"I believe that every person deserves to be treated with dignity and respect."
Kindness
"The most beautiful version of yourself emerges when you stop comparing yourself to others."
Beauty
"I've learned that legacy is built through consistent, intentional choices."
Success
"When you stand for something, you find others standing with you."
Courage
"I think about power differently now—it's not about control, but about influence and inspiration."
Power
"There's a quiet strength in knowing who you are and what you stand for."
Strength
"I believe that we all have a responsibility to challenge the systems that oppress us."
Justice
"Time is the one resource we cannot get back, so it should be spent wisely."
Time