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Selena Gomez's Most Inspiring Quotes Are Pure Wisdom

Because who says you’re not perfect?

by Michele Mendez
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Millions of fans look up to Selena Gomez. The star is outspoken about topics like mental health and body positivity, and she’s also been an open book when it comes to themes of heartbreak and self-love through her music. Since so many people look to her for words of wisdom, here are the most inspiring Selena Gomez quotes that you’ll be sure to love, too.

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It’s okay not to know what you want to do with the rest of your life. It’s a journey to find your direction or your passion so don’t get frustrated by the mistakes and setbacks, as they happen to all of us.

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If you're able to look yourself in the mirror every day with the decisions that you make, that's where power starts.

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You want someone to add to your life, not to complete you.

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I just want to be happy. If that's me just being myself, then I don't really care.

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I’m so young and I’m going to keep changing, and no one has the right to tell me how my life’s going.

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Took a few years to soak up the tears but look at her now, watch her go.

"Look At Her Now"
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If you have three people in your life that you can trust, you can consider yourself the luckiest person in the whole world.

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“Happiness ain't something you sit back and you wait for.”

"Dance Again"
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The older I've gotten, the more I've learned that I have to open myself up to all opportunities. Maybe I'll get burned and not meet the right people, but I won't know until I do it.

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If you have something you’re really passionate about, don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t do it.

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If you know who you are, it takes all the power away from that negativity. I promise.

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I live my life and nothing is going to dictate how I feel unless I let it.

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