Yvonne Orji Quotes

I told my mom the reason I started working out was because I wanted to break the necks of the people picking on me. I wanted to hurt them. I said I didn't want any teacher to put me down any more.

You must get an education. You must go to school, and you must learn to protect yourself. And you must learn to protect yourself with the pen, and not the gun.

I gain a lot of confidence through study.

We all know that girls who compete in sports perform better in school, are physically healthier and have a stronger self-esteem.

Girls should never be afraid to be smart

When you get bullied, you automatically think that you're the reason why you're getting bullied. The reality is, it's about them, not you... I'm all about blocking people. I'm all about saying, 'You know what, I don't need this in my life.'

I went to a lovely school, and I got an incredible education. And I actually think that my education is what really sets me apart, 'cause I'm very smart.

My dad instilled in me a great sense of humor. I wasn't bullied at school because my outward attitude was confident, and that helps.

Working on my knowledge and education and learning how to become a more talented and wise person make me feel more sexy.

All I want is an education, and I am afraid of no one.

I didn't excel too highly in school, but I felt that I was moving ahead - and not just in boxing - but in life.

Just because I never went to university doesn't mean you can't read, although I do feel a bit uneducated from time to time.

Education liberates a woman.

I'm not terribly intelligent - I have no university degree, you know.

I was ridiculed in public school for being smart. A teacher's pet.

Girls need to be strong and know how to stand up for themselves. Definitely having friends is a big part of it, so that they can help you through that, and a strong family.

I am not that smart.

I was teased if I brought my books home. I would take a paper bag to the library and put the books in the bag and bring them home. Not that I was that concerned about them teasing me - because I would hit them in a heartbeat. But I felt a little ashamed, having books.

I know a lot of people think I'm dumb. Well, at least I ain't no educated fool.

So I continued through my next school, which takes me up to the age of 17, moving from the bottom stream of one year into the bottom stream of the next year, all the way through. I showed other talents which gave me self-respect, which is fine.

As a small kid, I had this huge desire to be thought of as really clever.

I hate to be smart.

You have to stay in school. You have to. You have to go to college. You have to get your degree. Because that's the one thing people can't take away from you is your education. And it is worth the investment.

I didn't know how to throw a punch - why would I? Who knows how to throw a punch? Now I do it all the time, and it makes me feel strong.

Through my education, I didn't just develop skills, I didn't just develop the ability to learn, but I developed confidence.