Many celebrities are known more for their skills than their smarts, as their public persona is the one we see most often. But as these 15 insightful quotes prove, there’s more than meets the eye to celebs like Zayn Malik and more.
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One Direction’s Zayn Malik really hit the nail on the head here. We love this sentiment. So basically, he’s talented, dreamy and a bit of a philosopher, too. Renaissance man, anyone?
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Lil’ Kim speaks the truth, y’all. Everyone gets so tangled up in judging everyone else, we forget that we aren’t the judge. We aren’t even on the jury. Our job, as individuals, is just to make sure we’re doing some good.
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Ashton Kutcher blew the collective mind of his young audience at last year’s Kids’ Choice Awards when he gave them a little lesson in hard work, humility and what really constitutes sexy. Swoon.
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Can we get a hell yeah? Lady Gaga is known for spouting off some pretty nonsensical stuff, but this statement certainly rings true to us.
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Kim Kardashian can be quite introspective. Who knew? We totally agree with Kimmie — sometimes the beauty of life is born from the flaws, like a rose springing up from the cracks in a sidewalk.
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Gary Busey may be a wild card — OK, he’s kind of kooky — but he sure seems completely lucid here.
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Unfortunately, being in the spotlight means you’re an easy target for internet trolls and everyone else who wants to weigh in on your life with criticism. Christina Aguilera proves you can take the negative and turn it into positive by learning to listen.
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We know exactly what Lauren Conrad means. And the fact that she feels that way, too? Well, that just makes us like her even more.
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Wait, what? Flavor Flav… really? This is some downright profound stuff, man. We may have misjudged you in the past, so we apologize for that.
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Hey, it takes a lot for a person to recognize their missteps — much less cop to them. We’ve gotta give the girl props for owning up.
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Damn, Kanye. Just when we think you’re an egotistical maniac, you remind us you’re really just a big ol’ romantic. We guess Kimmie brings out the charmer in you.
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This is such a simple premise, but one that rings truer every time you think about it. And it certainly gives you something to consider when making assumptions about others.
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What a refreshing thought. Everyone always talks about being fearless, but Kristen Stewart reminds us that you can be courageous and scared or anxious at the same time.
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Oh, Biebs… in the grand scheme of things, it hasn’t been that long since you espoused such wisdom — wisdom beyond your years, even. We have faith you’ll find your way back to that guy. Like you say, “Never say never,” right?
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Get it, girl! You do your thing… let them haters hate.
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