7 Selena Gomez Quotes That Will Totally Inspire You
Mega inspiration ahead.

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Selena Gomez is the most followed person on Instagram, and for good reason. The 23-year-old Texas native is consistently dominating the airwaves and is currently killing it on tour. Although she’s frequently associated with best friend Taylor Swift or ex boyfriend Justin Bieber, Selena has proven time and time again that she shines brightest when she goes solo. What more could you expect from the girl who gave you the ultimate empowerment anthem, “Who Says”? We rounded up 8 of her best quotes that will inspire you to be confident, work hard, and follow your heart — just like she has.
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"Whenever you have a goal, whether you want to be a doctor or a singer, people will find a way to bring you down. I always tell people that if you have something you're really passionate about, don't let anyone tell you that you can't do it."
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"I'm human, I'm not perfect. I make mistakes all the time, but I guess my job is to keep those mistakes to myself — which I'm already fine doing — and just try to be the best I can be for those kids."
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“I don't take anything in my personal life too seriously. I have great friends and a solid group of people I love. I feel like everything else will come organically."
- 4/7
"There’s a certain standard women are held to because...I don’t know. So many women nowadays are so loud about it. We need to cause a bit of uproar, because I’ve seen it. I’ve experienced it. It’s absurd.”
- 5/7
"I feel very empowered and confident and comfortable with where I am. And I think it took me a long while to get there because, you know, the past year was so interesting because I've never been body-shamed before ... I did gain weight, but I don't care."
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“I don't want to become little or hurt or a victim. I want to be strong for girls…I just want them to know that there is an option of standing up for yourself.”
What sort of advice would you give your 18-year-old self?
You will never regret choosing kindness. Be nicer to people, including yourself. What’s your go-to karaoke song?
Biz Markie's "Just a Friend." You got what I neeeeeed. What fashion item seems to always be on your shopping list?
Try as I might, I can't resist ... Read More
You will never regret choosing kindness. Be nicer to people, including yourself. What’s your go-to karaoke song?
Biz Markie's "Just a Friend." You got what I neeeeeed. What fashion item seems to always be on your shopping list?
Try as I might, I can't resist ... Read More
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