133 Quotes by Ava DuVernay

Women have been trained in our culture and society to ask for what we want instead of taking what we want. We've been really indoctrinated with this culture of permission. But that time has passed.

A black woman making art is a disruptive act. Every story that I tell as a woman is a political act, even if I want to tell a 'silly love story.' The fact it exists through my gaze is radical.

If your dream only includes you, it’s too small.

When you’re in your lane, there’s no traffic.

Don’t wait for permission to do something creative.

Stop asking, start doing.

Be passionate and move forward with gusto every single hour of every single day until you reach your goal.

Figure out what you need to do to be the heroine of your own story.

Film school was a privilege I could not afford.