Viola Davis

"I learned long ago that I was not responsible for anyone's reaction to me. I'm only responsible for what I put out into the world."

"The most important thing is that you show up as your authentic self."

"My purpose is bigger than my pain."

"I refuse to accept that I am limited by the color of my skin or the gender that I was born with."

"Excellence is not a skill, it's an attitude."

"You have to be willing to fail in order to succeed."

"The work will always be there. But your family won't."

"I want my daughters to see that their mother is not afraid."

"When you understand your purpose, everything else falls into place."

"I don't need anyone's permission to be great."

"Vulnerability is not weakness; it's power."

"Every day is an opportunity to become a better version of yourself."

"Your story matters, even when it's not convenient for others to hear."

"I've learned that real strength is being able to stand alone and still believe in yourself."

"The mirror is the most honest thing in the world. Look at yourself and ask: Am I doing my best?"

"Don't wait for someone else to validate you. Validate yourself."

"I want to leave a legacy that means something."

"Life is not about waiting for the perfect moment; it's about creating it."

"When you finally realize your worth, you'll stop chasing people who don't."

"I believe that we all have within us the capacity to be courageous."

"The pain you feel today will become the strength you feel tomorrow."

"Your potential is determined by your faith and effort, not by your circumstances."

"I've learned that success is sweeter when you've had to fight for it."

"Representation matters because we cannot be what we cannot see."

"The only approval you should seek is your own."

"Life will test you, but don't give up on yourself."

"I'm not just playing roles; I'm opening doors for others who look like me."

"Your voice is your power. Use it."

"I refuse to be defined by what I'm not. I'm defined by what I am."

"The best investment you can make is in yourself."