Yara Quotes

There are two conflicting philosophies that I love: "Everything happens for a reason," as well as "you can change everything that you have control over."

Week-by-week you grow with your character and it's an interesting challenge.

I'm lucky; my parents have never said to me, "You're a kid, so you just don't know." They say, "How can we discuss the world and learn from these events together?"

I feel like there's no need to put on a heel that's too high. There's nothing cute about wobbling. There's nothing cute about not wanting to dance or walk somewhere because you're in pain.

I am all about comfort and whatever comes along with comfort. I wear a lot of sweats. But Im also very preppy naturally.

I try to preface everything with "this isn't new." Because most social movements have happened before and I get that. Nothing I'm doing is new.

I like to be in control of my body. Also, I love getting into character and exploring a different aspect of who I am.

For me, personally, Im usually not on my phone that much. I prefer listening to old radio shows and watching foreign films than tweeting.

I really love hip hop. My cousin Nas came out with an album Life Is Good, and I love that album, but I also love Maroon 5.

At Harvard, I got to meet and have dinner with Jamaica Kincaid. Just to have conversations with professors was absolutely amazing.

Ive been shy twice. Once when I saw Matthew Bomer and once when I saw Adam Levine. I couldnt say anything, literally.

Yara: Youre a great warrior. I saw the bodies above your gates. Which one gave you the tougher fight, the cripple or the six year old?

Having life experiences outside of acting is something my family has always made sure happens.

First Family on the CW is about the president and his family living in the White House.

I really love acting, but I also really want to be a historian, so its really confusing.

Sometimes life is not kind, and most times we have to hurt deeply in order to find out how strong and determined we really are.

In the stillness, our eyes do all the silent talking. Our chests move with heavy breathing and desire pours out through our pores. It's unmistakable.

I'm just not sure that I'm good enough for her. She's a top shelf drink, I'm a house poured shot.

Sometimes sharing your pain helps the hurt and the guilt become more bearable. You need to feel that way. I need you to feel that way.

Sometimes sharing your pain helps the hurt and the guilt more bearable. You need to feel that way. I need you to feel that way.

I want him now and always, and I want our always to start right now.

The tragedies of our past are the stepping stones for us to reach the happy endings of our tomorrows. Guilt is not going to help you become a better person. Acceptance will.

Maybe home is nothing but two arms holding you tight when you’re at your worst.

The problem is that we are humans.