291 Quotes by Evangeline Lilly

I haven’t sat down and memorized the language of Elvish, and anyone who does that is crazy!

Even though I’m resting I’m accomplishing something by sewing that shirt that I’ve been meaning to sew for weeks. And it’s relaxing. It’s so very meditative and quiet and enjoyable. But at least I’m producing something. I’m being productive in some way. I have a very hard time being completely idle.

I love being outside – that’s where I’m the happiest.

For me there’s a need for balance – fulfilling the sensitive side, letting my guard down, holding back the warrior in me. And I have to be vulnerable which is very hard for me to do.

I read every single letter. Some just break my heart. I’ve cried over letters that have come in, from young women and older women alike, saying to me, “You know, you made me want to stop crash dieting and just be healthy. You are my role model. I want to be like you.”

I’ve had to find my sanity.

Originally, I wanted to do humanitarian work. I actually feel that getting into acting, which fate has led me to, is my window and path into humanitarian work. I always said I want to do something important. And I feel this work is what’s helping me get there.

If your home is peaceful, then you’re going to go out in your day peacefully.

My heart is in helping people and in the less materialistic side of things, but there’s the side of me that’s more polished.