Top 40 Lilly Singh Quotes (2025 Update)

1. “Words lie; actions can lie too. Consistency speaks the truth.”

— Lilly Singh

2. “Don’t give up before you even try.”

— Lilly Singh

3. “A Bawse understands that there are many things in life you have no control over and it is inefficient to become frustrated by that reality.”

— Lilly Singh

4. “Don’t cheat yourself by blazing through your life. Reflection is necessary and should be on your to-do list.”

— Lilly Singh

5. “Working hard feels good. Of course it’s exhausting and stressful and causes you to miss a party or two, but at the end of the day it is so rewarding. One of the best feelings in the world is when you know that luck didn’t play a role in your success. Doing work eliminates the need for luck. I’m not lucky, I just took the stairs. And you should too.”

— Lilly Singh

6. “You can only enjoy something if you take a moment to appreciate it and pay attention to it.”

— Lilly Singh

7. “Humans have a tendency to overcomplicate simple things because we overthink them. But if you take a step back and remember your priorities, it becomes easier to make a decision. When.”

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8. “Video Games are a great analogy for life. You go through level, get thrown off by obstacles, and face several enemies.”

— Lilly Singh

9. “Say what you mean, but don’t say it mean.”

— Lilly Singh

10. “I could reply with a middle-finger emoji, but that wouldn’t be very productive.”

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11. “Happiness is the only thing worth fighting for in life.”

— Lilly Singh

12. “Make sure you prioritize creating content that makes you happy; otherwise fear and negativity will slowly take over.”

— Lilly Singh

13. “If you aim low, you’ll end up lower than you intended. That’s why you have to aim high. No one else is going to compensate for your lack of ambition.”

— Lilly Singh

14. “Humans have a tendency to overcomplicate simple things because we overthink them.”

— Lilly Singh

15. “Nah, you can do better than that. Stop being wacksauce.”

— Lilly Singh

16. “There’s always a way to be open and honest while also being respectful. Anyone who behaves other wise is just being lazy.”

— Lilly Singh

17. “You have to seek out situations that make you uncomfortable and then throw yourself into them.”

— Lilly Singh

18. “Maybe the purpose in life is just to live.”

— Lilly Singh

19. “The universe might respect the law of attraction, but it respects a good hustle even more.”

— Lilly Singh

20. “Behind every successful person is a relentless work ethic, the ability to block out distractions, and a well-defined six-pack of self-control. Find creative ways to work your self-control and keep making it stronger. Unlike your abs, this muscle needs to be fit even during the winter, so get to work.”

— Lilly Singh

21. “Not being able to control people and situations doesn’t make you powerless;.”

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22. “Pain is good. Heartache is good. These things will provide you with knowledge that will help you grow and deal with future struggles. To waste a painful moment and let emption overwhelm you so much that you gain absolutely no insight is to get hurt inefficiently.”

— Lilly Singh

23. “Productivity over pride. Elevation over ego.”

— Lilly Singh

24. “So if you’re drowning, keep your life jacket on and fight. But once you’re able to swim, don’t convince yourself you forgot how to. Take your life jacket off, front-crawl your way to the shore, walk off that beach, and set your GPS to the top of a hill, because you WILL conquer the climb.”

— Lilly Singh

25. “Mistakes don’t exist just to make us feel bad about ourselves; they are opportunities that we should not ignore or shy away from.”

— Lilly Singh

26. “I thoroughly believe in crying, yelling, pulling my hair out, and experiencing heartache, BUT once I’m done I dissect the pain and learn lessons from it.”

— Lilly Singh

27. “Whatever you’re doing in life, whether you’re a doctor, painter, student, or lemonade stand owner, it’s important to know the game so that you can excel at playing it.”

— Lilly Singh

28. “Being a good listener and a great conversationalist is key to having true presence.”

— Lilly Singh

29. “Talk is cheap, so leave it at the thrift store.”

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30. “The more details people know about you, the weaker you become.”

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31. “Being active has nothing to do with being sexy, sculpting a six-pack, or fitting into a smaller size. It’s about making sure your body can keep up with your hustle.”

— Lilly Singh

32. “We’re from different worlds.”

— Lilly Singh

33. “Whether receiving an award or admitting to a mistake, a Bawse will stand up tall because they understand that both contribute toward growth and progress. When you have the guts to make mistakes, great things happen. And when you have the integrity to take ownership of those mistakes, the people around you will take notice. So eff up, empower your inner referee, call yourself out, and move one step closer to success.”

— Lilly Singh

34. “I would like to end by saying that there is enough room in this world for all of us to succeed. We all have what it takes to be the best version of ourselves. Sometimes our inner Bawse gets knocked down and discouraged, and that’s okay. That’s temporary. That doesn’t define you. Your strength is everlasting. You are the most powerful person in your life, and don’t you ever forget that you call the shots.”

— Lilly Singh

35. “Procrastination is a hustlers worst enemy.”

— Lilly Singh

36. “You are revolutionary. You have amazing ideas. You have the ability to create, to change, to solve, and to influence. Don’t sell yourself short by not spending your time, energy, and money on creating the best version of yourself.”

— Lilly Singh

37. “When asked how he’s been able to have such a long, successful career, Snoop Dogg replied: “I’m the dumbest person on my team and that’s how I do it.”

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38. “Because without a true understanding of who I wanted to be and how I wanted to live my life, I defined myself by what I wasn’t, because what I wasn’t was very apparent to me. Without a strong foundation to steady you and a set of values to guide you, you stop being someone with limitless potential and become someone defined only by your pain. Unfortunately pain often screams louder than potential in our minds.”

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39. “Think of discomfort as currency- it’s the price you pay to learn some pretty crucial things.”

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40. “A bawse knows that shortcuts do not exist when it comes to success.”

— Lilly Singh

41. “There is a switch within all of us that we can flick from SURVIVE to CONQUER. Even though we need to survive sometimes, we shouldn’t get too comfortable in our life jackets.”

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42. “The point is, don’t be afraid to ask for things. The worst that will happen is that you’ll be told no. Just remember to smile, stand tall, and look as adorable as possible.”

— Lilly Singh

43. “A bawse doens’t just know what they want for Christmas; they know what they want from life.”

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44. “Every little bit of stress you eliminate contributes to a more productive day. That’s not being a diva; it’s placing yourself in a situation that allows you to be in optimal form.”

— Lilly Singh

45. “You shouldn’t make lame commitments.”

— Lilly Singh