264 Quotes by Lily Collins

When someone shows you who they are, believe them.

I’m a huge fan of the series of books by Cassandra Clare, The Mortal Instruments. I’m a fan myself, so to be cast as the lead heroine is completely incredible.

I am whole just as I am. I am defined not by my life experiences but by how I let them affect me and how I handle myself in each situation.

No, I like to wear as least amount of makeup as I can during my everyday life because I’m just all about keeping my skin healthy and hydrated and I love to laugh and have a great time and smile – that’s when I feel the most pretty so I just want to make sure that I stay happy.

Some may underestimate her abilities – and those are the ones she enjoys shocking the most.

That’s not love. That’s not how love is supposed to feel. But there is someone out there who will show me what real, honest love is. They will respect and accept me for me and won’t make me feel less than. In order to find that person and truly let them in, first I must believe in myself and know my own value. It’s not selfish to want these things nor is it selfish to think them. I deserve happiness. I deserve to be loved just as I love others. I deserve everything.

When it comes to the work, I’m excited to see what people think. When it comes to the private life, that’s when I don’t pay attention.

Sometimes we need to experience what we don’t like in order to know what we do like.

I think the big thing is the fairy tale. It’s taking old folk fairy tales and retelling them in modern day. I think it’s just taking you out of everyday life, and everyone loves a good fairy tale.