13 Inspiring Rihanna Quotes (Free List)

Rihanna quotes are thought-provoking, memorable and inspiring. From views on society and politics to thoughts on love and life, Rihanna has a lot to say. In this list we present the 13 best Rihanna quotes, in no particular order. Let yourself get inspired!

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Rihanna quotes

I threw my hands in the air and said show me something.He said, “if you dare come a little closer”.

— Rihanna


Never a failure, always a lesson

— Rihanna


I am a child but I have to think and act like a woman, this business forces you to.

— Rihanna


More than anything, I like a jacket. You can do anything with a great jacket, the bigger the better. You can have any silhouette underneath. It gives you an attitude. It makes a gown look cool.

— Rihanna


I’d love to date somebody cool, fun, funny.

— Rihanna


Music is in my DNA!

— Rihanna


Women feel empowered when they can do the things that are supposed to be only for men, you know? It breaks boundaries, it’s liberating, and it’s empowering when you feel like, ‘Well, I can do that, too.’

— Rihanna


I’m turned on by guys who are cultured. That’ll keep me intrigued. They don’t have to have a single degree, but they should speak other languages or know things about other parts of the world or history or certain artists or musicians. I like to be taught. I like to sit on that side of the table.

— Rihanna


I always believed that when you follow your heart or your gut, when you really follow the things that feel great to you, you can never lose, because settling is the worst feeling in the world.

— Rihanna


That’s all I could ever hope for, to have a positive effect on women. ‘Cos women are powerful, powerful beings. But they’re also the most doubtful beings. They’ll never know – we’ll never know – how powerful we are.

— Rihanna


The stylish kids on the street, they’re the ones that set the trends. The designers see what they’re doing and go and design their line and sell it back to the same kids, and it’s like, why not go directly to the source?

— Rihanna


Oh my God – this is scary and sad all at the same time. I literally dream about buying my own groceries. Swear to God. Because it is something that is real and normal.

— Rihanna


My jewelry’s all fake – from Claire’s. Or I get it from my mom’s boutique in Barbados.

— Rihanna


I could never give relationship advice to anybody!

— Rihanna