Caitriona Balfe Quotes

I do what I believe.

Until they come up with an independent woman who's on an adventure of her own, I don't think I'm interested.

I have always been drawn to strong and interesting women, people who have navigated that world before you and maintained their integrity and sense of self.

Being your own person and standing for what you believe is a critical aspect of a good professional life.

I hope that my daughter grows up empowered and doesn't define herself by the way she looks but by qualities that make her a intelligent, strong and responsible woman.

Before I can live with other folks I've got to live with myself. The one thing that doesn't abide by majority rule is a person's conscience.

I just do whatever it is that I believe I should do, regardless of the risks to my life.

I have more of a desire to write songs about being an independent woman than being in love, songs about getting up and moving on even if I have a broken heart. 'Wanna Say' is one of the few love songs I've ever done.

I'm completely ecstatic when a woman has own back story and brings something to the table and has a real strong kind of independence.

In essence, I set myself the objective of doing what I feel is right without having any ambition.

I do what I feel is right. I am not scared to walk on the new path and take risk.

'Sex and The City' was made to correct the myth that if you were single at a certain age, you were a leper. Its four characters are heroes to a lot of women; they run around New York, or Gotham - but they have fancy shoes instead of capes.

You have to work in this business on your own terms. Don't sell out for money, fame, or notoriety.

I like being a strong, independent woman, and to be honest, I was never afraid to be on my own.

There is not a woman born who desires to eat the bread of dependence.

I think it's probably a good lesson for other people to follow - to not always make the decision that's popular for others, but to do what you feel like is the right thing to do.

I have more of a desire to write songs about being an independent woman than being in love, songs about getting up and moving on even if I have a broken heart.

I've always played strong women who are doing their own thing.

I want to make this perfectly clear: you can be sure that I will never be a yes-man except to my own conscience.

I believe very strongly that in this world you have to have values and you have to stand up for your interests and if you don't do those things you're not going to get anywhere.

I've always tried to keep my integrity and keep my autonomy.

Character, not circumstances, makes the man.

I never know what South Carolina thinks. I never consult her. I act to the best of my judgment, and according to my conscience. If she approves, well and good. If she does not, or wishes any one to take my place, I am ready to vacate.

The idea of perfect womanhood is perfect independence.

I have learned that as long as I hold fast to my beliefs and values - and follow my own moral compass - then the only expectations I need to live up to are my own.