This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Hofstra chapter.
Finals are approaching, which means we could all use a little motivation! Now’s the time to take some time off of our phones and laptops to actually study instead of procrastinating until the last minute. What better way to get motivated than by reading some inspiring quotes from some awesome girl boss celebrities to motivate you? Here are 10 celebrity quotes to help you get through finals week!
1. “As soon as I accomplish one thing, I just set a higher goal. That’s how I’ve gotten to where I am.” – Beyoncé
2. “I never dreamt of success. I worked for it.” – Estée Lauder
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3. “I want to build my empire. In my field, I have always seen men do it – from Diddy to Dr. Dre to Jay Z. Now it’s a woman’s turn.” – Nicki Minaj
4. “The saddest thing for a girl to do is dumb herself down for a guy.” – Emma Watson
5. “Don’t let anyone tell you what you can or cannot do, or cannot achieve. Do not allow it.” – Emma Watson (again!)
6. “It is impossible to live without failing at something. Unless you live so cautiously that you might as well not have lived at all – In which case, you fail by default.” – J.K. Rowling
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7. “Look like a girl. Act like a lady. Think like a man, work like a boss!” – Marilyn Monroe
8. “I don’t love studying. I hate studying. I like learning. Learning is beautiful.” – Natalie Portman
9. “Don’t worry about being successful but work toward being significant and the success will naturally follow.” – Oprah Winfrey
10. “Success isn’t about how much money you make, it’s about the difference you make in people’s lives.” – Michelle Obama
There you, collegiettes! Crack open the books, unleash your inner Hermione Granger, and start studying!!!
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