It's no secret that Lea Michele [1] is a force to be reckoned with. From her countless bikini snaps [2] to her slew of ultraglam red carpet appearances [3], the actress oozes confidence in just about anything she does. While Lea is best known for her roles in Glee [4] and Scream Queens [5], the star has also shown an amazing amount of strength following the tragic death [6] of ex-boyfriend Cory Monteith [7] in 2013. If there's one thing we've learned from her, it's that "no matter how you feel" we should always "get up, dress up, show up, and never give up." Keep reading for a look at Lea's most empowering quotes, then get a closer look at her ink [8].
- "At the end of the day, this industry is really tough [9], and the only way to get through is to create a solid unit."
- "I think that a certain point you can choose to sort of fall from this or you can choose to rise [10]."
- "By showing that you don’t have to lose yourself [11], maybe someone else will feel some sort of strength or comfort.”
- "A lighthouse doesn't save the ships [12]; it doesn't go out and rescue them, it's just this pillar that helps to guide people home."
- "It's possible to live a really fun lifestyle [13] that's still grounded and centered."
- "At the end of the day, we have to remember that what we put out there, it manifests and it creates energy and you should want to be the person [14] that chooses to take that second to do something positive."
- "You really just have to push that all aside and keep your world safe and strong [15]."
- "Getting to the other side takes a lot of work. All you can do is get to the other side [16]. It's a struggle. When you do, there is happiness there."
- "Everybody thinks you're a star with roses being dropped at your feet. You have to take some f*cking punches. Now I have my groove [17] . . . I am much more aware. I also don't care as much. I am very content with me."
- "The only people I care about are the people that are close to me. It’s a tough business, it’s a tough town, and you really have to have a thick skin [18]."
- "In this lifetime, if there is anything you need, it's a best friend [19]."
- "The biggest limits [20] are the ones you make for yourself.
- "I didn't want to fit any mold [21]. I wanted it to be something that couldn't be replicated by anyone else."
- "Remember it starts inside; to feel truly beautiful you have to love yourself [22] inside and out."
- "I believe starting on the inside creates true beauty [23] on the outside. Practicing self-love, eating well, being active and always laughing."
- "I think everyone should do what they feel is best for them [24] and not what other people think they should do or try to fit themselves into a mold. It’s about listening to yourself and truly knowing what makes you happy."
- "We women are constantly saying things to each other like, 'Oh my god, you look good! Did you lose weight?' For me, someone saying, 'Wow, you seem healthy — your skin is glowing!' is a better compliment [25]."
- "No one knows you better than you [26]. Except maybe your mother."
- "People are going to say what they want to say. I know who I am [27], and I'm not perfect."
- "I'm never complacent, I'm never passive; I'm always looking for the next opportunity [28]. My dad taught me how to hustle."
- "No matter how you feel . . . Get up. Dress up. Show up. And never give up [29]."