Top 205 Quotes & Sayings by Zendaya - Page 3

If I want to do something powerful or special, then I contact people I think are smart, educated, inspiring and I'll say, "What are you doing? How can I help?"

I don't go to parties even when I'm invited. I've always been an 80-year-old woman inside. I remember going to my first school dance petrified. I just wanted to leave. Like, This is cool, but I'm ready to go home now.

It is important in this journey to remember that just because someone has inflicted hurt upon us, it does not give us the right to do the same. Body shaming and hurtful tactics will never get the job done.

A, surround yourself by positive people who will help you reach your goal and support you. And B, go for it!

You have to experiment and that's gonna help your confidence so much when you step out and try things.

I feel like clothing is very much emotional, you know?

I'm not living in the past, I don't want to go back - I don't want to "Make America Great Again." No, no, no.

I just see me, an ordinary girl. I know my life is not typical, but I have tried to stay really grounded and true to myself. My family really helps me with that.

I've always been transparent in who I am as a person.

I do not believe in a label on a shirt or a dress should tell me that I can't wear a T-shirt or a pant because it should say "women's"or "men's" on it, you know? That's just not how it should work.

I go to the real world, not the Internet.

Money does not make you look expensive, it’s taste.

I grew up watching "That's So Raven" and "Lizzie McGuire," and I said to myself that I could do that one day, and here I am. This is a dream come true and I am just ecstatic to be here living out my childhood dreams.

I was very inspired by working women, and also women who aren't working yet! I want them to have shoes that feel luxurious and special and well-crafted and thought about. But also, they should have shoes that won't break the bank. You don't have to spend three years saving up for beautiful shoes.

I like playing with fashion and bending the "rules," or what was "rules" - there are no rules anymore, you know? Fashion is way bigger than that and it's about wearing what you want and wearing what makes you feel comfortable and what makes you feel confident.

To me, locs are a symbol of strength and beauty, almost like a lion's mane.

I like to [unplug] and enjoy being a human.

I would say my best decision I ever made was to pursue my dream and give it my all. Thankfully, I have not yet made really bad decisions, I'm the kind of person to play it on the safe side.

My generation has the opportunity to change the world.

I use my platform for more than just myself. Art is a reflection of human emotions. To neglect the political is to neglect what essentially is your job of storytelling. I would rather be known for the content of my character than for the project that I did.

Of course designers inspired me, but I was more inspired by everyday people. People that I see walking down the street.

I want young people to know there is no age limit to when they can start their own business or when they can become a boss.

The secret to a really great friendship is just creating fun memories whenever you're with that person.

I've always dressed myself, even when I was younger. My parents didn't pick out my clothes or anything. They let me do that, which I think is an important thing because it allows for kids to experiment and figure out what they like, even at a young age.

My wearing my hair in locs on an Oscar red carpet was to showcase them in a positive light, to remind people of color that our hair is good enough.

I think we are in a time where the youth play such a huge role. It's up to us to go the extra mile to vote and raise our voices.

What's the point in fashion if nobody can wear it?

It's so hard for women to be happy for one another, like genuinely happy. Once you find that, you know you've found true SELF happiness.

We have to build the country that we want to see our future children and grandchildren live in.

Chanel all the way! Just because not only do they have timeless pieces, but since it is the epitome of class and elegance.

I think sometimes there's a lot of subliminal messaging in everything.

That's what fashion is supposed to do to you, it's supposed to make you happy, make you excited, make you feel good.

I like to find things in real life that let me get involved. Or if you need a break, go hang out with your family.

Sometimes I do it more literally, sometimes I do a little softer [interpretation], but I'm just inspired by the past.

I have a really strong passion for what I do. I don’t see myself doing anything else.

I am really good at making Top Ramen. I also love it when my mom makes vegetarian lasagna for me.

Well, I am not sure of when my album will be released but my music has a lot of different sounds. I'm a hip-hop/R&B girl at heart, but I love pop music as well, and I even have an affinity for country music. So I would say my music might have something for everyone.

Shake It Up definitely teaches kids about the importance of reaching for your dreams and setting high goals. It also teaches great lessons about friendship and family.

I want my mom to be able to wear my clothes, I want my older sister to be able to wear my clothes, and the people in my life aren't necessarily built like I am, you know? They're built in a million different beautiful bodies, shapes, and sizes, and so why would I exclude anybody from being able to have it? This is the point.

With anything, you have to approach from an educational, mature standpoint.

I believe you should wear whatever you feel confident in.

I think my goal is not even with celebrities. I love celebrities, but my goal is to walk down the street and just see people wearing my stuff - that is the goal!

I am scared of spiders! And I still get a little afraid every time I have to do something new or have to get out in front of a big crowd. The first time I sang "Swag It Out" live, I was really scared.

To me, America is a symbol of all different views, different types of people coming together.

Social Media has now become a part of our culture - you are either a part of it, or you ignore it.

We are the people and America is really nothing without the people. We have to take control and we have realize as young people that this is our future. We have to live here and this where we'll one day raise our own children.

I love seeing young people take a stance and not be afraid to say how they feel, and protest when they feel things are wrong or unjust.

Every year my mom takes her 5th grade class on an outdoor education trip, and ever since I was born, I came with her. One thing I remember the most was this long, old rickety bridge held by two redwood trees. In order to get to the camp fire, you had to cross it. Each time I went across I made my brother carry me on his shoulders. It freaked me out sooooo much, even a little now when I think about it.

I get to represent a lot of different types of women because of my ability to transform into these different people.

I wanted something that was really well-made but also still hitting a price point that's tangible and logical for average people - that's who I want to cater to.

I couldn't choose between all of those things! I looooove acting and dancing on Shake It Up, and I am currently in the recording studio working on my music. And one of my dreams is to walk down the runway during fashion week!

Fashion is very much emotional. When you see it, or when you wear the right clothing, or you wear whatever, it's supposed to make you feel something. You're supposed to feel some type of emotion, and I feel like I try to do that when I'm on a red carpet.

Sizing was also important to me; I wanted to make sure that nobody felt alienated or felt like they weren't thought about in the process of this brand. I wanted to make sure that everyone felt included, which brings us to the gender neutral pieces - the idea of wearing what you want and whatever makes you feel comfortable and confident. I think that's the overall feeling of the Daya collection.

You can shop the clothing line from the app and everybody who subscribes gets 15% off everything. It's a closer look into my life, what I'm like, what I do. I like to make people laugh, so a lot of the content is me being a doofus, which is who I am.

I think that there shouldn't be an age limit to become a boss, so having that element is really important.

I'm going forward, so my clothing line is kind of the physicalization of that. The idea of diversity, of uniqueness, of individuality - that's what this is all about.

Every day when I'm thinking about something or want to do something, I say, "Hey, can we shoot some stuff?" or "Hey, can you come with me to the grocery store?" or "Hey, can you..." Just so I can share my personality and who I am, and also use it as a platform to do bigger, more important things.

It's important to know when to take your time and not overspend and overdo things, of course. That's why you get things that can be dressed in a thousand different ways.

[My fashion] line is inspired by real people, so I guess you could say it was listening to them, what they need, what they want and then translating that into coming from me.

I just like to have fun.