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46 quotes by Taraji P. Henson

Taraji Penda Henson (born September 11, 1970) is an American actress. She is known for her roles as Yvette in Baby Boy (2001), Hustle & Flow (2005) and Queenie in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008), for which she was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2009. From 2011 to 2013, she co-starred in the CBS drama Person of Interest and currently stars on the Fox musical drama series Empire.
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Every human walks around with a certain kind of sadness. They may not wear it on their sleeves, but it's there if you look deep.

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Love is the greatest gift that God has given us. It's free.

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Humans have a light side and a dark side, and it's up to us to choose which way we're going to live our lives. Even if you start out on the... →

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I don't harp on the negative because if you do, then there's no progression. There's no forward movement. You got to always look on the... →

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Once you're a mom, always a mom. It's like riding a bike, you never forget.

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At the end of the day, I stand by who I am. I'm a good person.

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It's up to you to be responsible for how you feel if you're not happy. Your happiness lies in your hands. You can't rely on a man to make... →

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When I meet a person and that chemistry is there, I cannot hide the electricity. I need to learn more about him, and once I feel safe, I'm gone... →

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I feel like we all have our skeletons.

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I'm nothing without God.

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A woman is gentle, soft, delicate, and a man's position is to protect her, help her up stairs, make sure she's in the car safely first. Take... →

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I don't ever want to feel complacent.

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I'm always the cousin that can't make it to the family functions because I'm busy.

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