Nia Long Quotes

I admire the women who can have babies and jump right back to work. As a nursing mother, I couldn’t sit there and just pump all day. I needed to be close to my baby.

Enjoy life, study hard, play hard, be kind to other people, set high standards, and don't be afraid to say "No."

I think it's a beautiful thing when you wear a uniform or a garb which represents a group of people, because what it immediately symbolizes is oneness, togetherness.

The last step will be letting my hair go natural. That's when you'll know I'm free.

I'm a self-made woman. I've never compromised myself.

I've seen some great write ups and I emailed her the other night because I saw her on an awards show recently.

First of all when you're a mommy like you like the consistency of being on a show like that's just peace of mind, I know I have financial, you know stability.

So I think if we’d just take our time as women, and do what comes natural to us and for us, we would make fewer mistakes.

I don't think you should reprimand your child for everything you're feeling because for them it's as serious as when something happens in our day and we get upset about it.

I've always been raised to love everyone, to accept everyone for their differences, and to just be open. But at a young, a very young age, I realized what racism was all about.

I know how to make other women look beautiful: from hair to makeup to wardrobe. So, I feel that I have a gift with imaging, and that's kind of fundamental to the music video process.

I'm kind of pinching myself in the morning. Like, wait, you really did pray to have a body of work that stays diversified and interesting. And I have it!

All of us have moments in our lives when we have to choose between what we know is right and what we feel obligated to do.

Good shoes and a good scent make the perfect day.

I learned there's a tremendous amount of sisterhood among Muslim women, which I thought was really beautiful.

I don't think the religion makes the woman; I think the woman is who she is within the religion.

I don’t feel less loved or less loving because I’m not married.

I believe everyone should have the freedom to represent what they believe-in in their own way.

It's hard to judge yourself. Each Essence cover represents a different special moment in my life. One is about keeping it sexy in my 40s, so I'm not mad about that either.

I think classic films are classic for a reason. It's always sketchy to redo one, especially if you're trying to make it contemporary. That's really just not the way to go.

Just like in Christianity or Buddhism, obviously there are certain practices that dictate one's life, but I don't think you can say all Muslim women are a certain way.

I am not supporting Donald Trump. I think he does this country such a disservice. And I'm gonna leave it there.

I'm working on a project called Lemons, produced by Killer Films. The director has a great perspective on character development.

Directing music videos is all about capturing images.

I believe that whatever your religious preference, there has to be a commitment to family because everything really does start there.

I think for me to find that project is going to be something that I'm going to have to develop for myself.

The minute your child is born, your life is changed forever. I think I've become so aware of how important balance is in life.

I do think gun control is important. I am a supporter of gun control.

I think that's the most important thing: that we create dialogue.

When you are single mom - don't be afraid to get out there and date, and have a little bit of fun. We're still women... we're still feminine... and we still have needs.

I think there are a lot of other actors that are just talented, it's just about this opportunity - it's just about when are we going to be put in those positions where we can shine.

I would love to have the ability to see inside everyone's heart before I heard them speak or even saw their faces.

So much of parenting is following your instincts, and taking the time to actually know your child.

To put it in layman's terms, crazy is crazy. And crazy will find a way to do something crazy. Racist is racist. And racist people will find a way to project their racism onto the world.

I want to have conversations, because they give you confidence in your choices. I learned it first on Boyz n the Hood, but it is not a race-based experience - it is part of the artistic process.

I love shoes. I am a shoe fanatic. I have a special closet in my home just for my shoes.

Collaboration is necessary for making great art. Everybody has a perspective on what they think or feel the material should ultimately look like when it hits the screen.

As long as the acting is good, I can appreciate it.

I am in constant search for that project that speaks to me personally. And when all the pieces come together properly, it'll happen.