DeAngelo Williams Quotes

I know how to stand up for myself. I say no when I want to, yes when I want to, and no one can really change my mind.

I always say it's worth doing what you want to do, not letting people manipulate you. It's worth holding out. It's worth having pride.

I think I'm a living embodiment of, 'Don't try to push me around or squash me,' whether its how I talk to a record label or in my relationships.

You have a right to say no. Most of us have very weak and flaccid 'no' muscles. We feel guilty for saying no. We get ostracized and challenged for saying no, so we forget it's our choice. Your 'no' muscle has to be built up to get to a place where you can say, 'I don't care if that's what you want. I don't want that. No.'

I'm a very loyal person and I allowed myself to be defined as somebody who was doing Gordon's bidding. I should have fought back harder to define myself at an earlier stage.

I was taught to be demure, so it was harder for me to learn how to stand up for myself and go, 'What do I want? What are my desires?'

You should always stand up for yourself.

I can stand up for myself.

I'm not trying to keep anybody happy.

I never allow myself to be pressured.

Don't let other people tell you what you want.

My advice to women in general: Even if you're doing a nine-to-five job, treat yourself like a boss. Not arrogant, but be sure of what you want - and don't allow people to run anything for you without your knowledge.

It's really important to stand up for yourself and not always agree with what people say if indeed you don't feel that that's true.

I just don't feel like I have to explain myself.

I had to learn not to let anyone push me around, to be brave and to say things I knew might make people mad.

All I know is that it is important to stand up for ourselves, no matter how inconvenient the reality is.

I have never given others a chance to exploit me.

You always have to stand up for yourself.

I don't allow people's outlook on me dictate what I do in my life and how I live my life.

You're not going to scare me into being somebody I don't want to be.

We've shown people that you don't have to be taken for granted. You don't have to settle for less!

As an only child, you've got to stand up for yourself.

I'm not going to let fear rule my life. I'd rather be able to know that I've made a choice that's right for me, than saying yes because I don't want my agents to be upset with me.

Never let anyone shame you into doing anything you don't choose to do. Keep your identity.

I'll succeed,' Hazel promised. 'And Hecate? I'm not choosing one of your paths. I'm making my own.