Lena Horne Quotes

It’s not the load that breaks you down, it’s the way you carry it.

I don’t have to be an imitation of a white woman that Hollywood sort of hoped I’d become. I’m me, and I’m like nobody else.

You have to be taught to be second class; you’re not born that way.

I don’t like boundaries, and I don’t believe in limits.

In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different.

I am my own biggest critic. Before anyone else has criticized me, I have already criticized myself. But for the rest of my life, I am going to be with me and I don’t want to spend my life with someone who is always critical.

I don’t believe in God any more than I believe in Mother Goose.

You have to be taught to be second class; you’re not born that way.

I have a woman’s body and a child’s emotions.

Every man I knew went to bed with Gilda… and woke up with me.

I’m not a diva. I’m a hustler.

I don’t need a heroic death. I just need an interesting life.

I’m not addicted to glamour. I’m addicted to fashion.

I’m not a difficult woman. I’m a straightforward woman with a strong personality.

I’m not interested in being perfect. I’m interested in being fearless.

I don’t care what you think about me. I don’t think about you at all.

I don’t follow trends. I set them.

Lena Horne Quotes part 2

I am not a one in a million kind of girl. I am a once in a lifetime kind of woman.

I don’t need a prince charming. I’m my own knight in shining armor.

I don’t need validation from anyone. My worth is not determined by others.

I don’t need to be saved. I am my own hero.

I’m not interested in being a queen. I’m interested in being a legend.

I don’t need a man to make me happy. I am enough on my own.

I don’t need a lover. I need a partner.

I don’t need a fairy tale ending. I need a real-life adventure.

I’m not afraid to walk alone. I’m afraid of walking in the wrong direction.

I don’t need someone to complete me. I am already whole.

I don’t need someone to hold me. I can hold myself.

I’m not interested in being a follower. I’m interested in being a leader.

I don’t need permission to be myself. I give it to myself.

I’m not waiting for someone to save me. I’m saving myself.

I don’t need someone to make me feel beautiful. I already know I am.

I’m not interested in being someone’s second choice. I am someone’s first choice.

I don’t need someone to make me feel strong. I already know I am.

I’m not looking for someone to complete me. I am complete on my own.

I don’t need someone to make me feel loved. I already love myself.

I am not defined by my past. I am defined by my present and my future.

I don’t need someone to make me feel worthy. I already know I am.

I’m not waiting for someone to rescue me. I am my own hero.

I don’t need someone to give me worth. I already have it.

I’m not interested in being someone’s option. I am someone’s priority.

I don’t need someone to complete me. I am already whole.

I’m not waiting for someone to make me happy. I am already happy on my own.

I don’t need someone to validate my existence. I validate it myself.

I’m not looking for someone to save me. I am already saved.