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Out of the many “Being Mary Jane” quotes we’ve seen on the hit BET TV show, ENTITY’s boiled them down to the best nine that are applicable to all women from all walks of life.

Here are affirmations that offer emotional support and encouragement.

Don’t be afraid to jot a few down and write it on your mirror for that morning pep-talk. They’ll enrich your life just from reading them.

1. “The woman must not depend upon the protection of man, but must be taught to protect herself.” -Susan B. Anthony

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This one sounds like it should be a part of the list for quotes from Mary Jane Paul, herself. It’s a lesson she had to learn herself the hard way in season three. It was a tough, but also important to know because women must learn to learn how to protect their own bodies, futures and hearts.

Bad broads are independent and if you ain’t on, sit down (Webbie voice).

2. “When people show you who they are, believe them the first time.” -Maya Angelou

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This quote is an oldie, but goodie. Angelou always taught us key life lessons through her words. And this quote holds key importance for relationships – friends, romantic or otherwise.

People won’t change unless they want to. So, when someone shows you their true character, don’t expect them to be different because you simply want them to be.

3. “Know your worth or have it passed out to you.” -Toya Gibson

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If there was a list of quotes from Mary Jane Paul, this quote would also be on it along with the first quote on this list.

Similar to what the first quote tells us, being independent and knowing your own worth is important. Because if you don’t, you’ll think you deserve what others tell you you deserve. You have to first demand respect or it will never be given to you.

4. “Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” -James Baldwin

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As we explain in the article where we go over Mary Jane’s character development, season four was the time Mary Jane finally faced her problems and grew from them.

She was too wild and emotional, so she learned how to rein in her emotions for serious interviews. She was stuck in her volatile, uncompromising habits with past men in her life. So, she learned how to grow up and be a part of a mature relationship that thrives from communication.

5. “There are poisons that blind you, and poisons that open your eyes.” -August Strindberg

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This is 2017 in a nutshell. Many didn’t realize the depths of racism, misogyny and Islamophobia in the United States before the election. Although the 2016 election turned out to be poison for our country, it opened our eyes to the realities the U.S. has tried to keep hidden.

“Being Mary Jane” season three also mirrors this lesson through Mary Jane’s life. Her car wreck made her flounder and struggle, but it opened her eyes to the change she truly wanted to be and inspire in the world. 

6. “Once people said: give me liberty or give me death. Now people say: make me a slave – just pay me enough.” -Todd Garlington

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This one is pretty self-explanatory. It’s representative of the “flex” generation that thinks money is the ruler of all. However, it is not a reflection of the up and coming “woke” generation that realizes money is also a form of slavery.

Like J. Cole’s explains in “Run Away”:

Rich white men rule the nation still
Only difference is we all slaves now, the chains concealed
In our thoughts, if I follow my heart to save myself
Could I run away from fifty-mill like Dave Chappelle?

Mary Jane had this same question in season three. She was stuck between making money and being a B-list celebrity or continuing to be the voice for the culture. As we all know, she made the right decision by choosing her people, and she continued to put her people one when she moved to New York for Good Morning America.

7. “The woman who catches a man’s eye earns his purse; the woman who catches his heart earns the world.” -Chris Brew

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This is a good quote for any person, woman or not. When trying to get someone to become more than a crush, it’s about appealing to their mind. It says heart, but we all know that’s a metaphor for emotions that actually come from our brains.

So, appeal to the way the person thinks, the things they believe in and what really matters to them as a person. Use your brain for love and your body for sex, but don’t confuse the two.

8. “You cannot judge people because they sin differently than you.” -Erykah Badu

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Can we get an amen?

Everyone makes mistakes or chooses to be different in a variety of ways. People must learn not to enforce their own beliefs onto others and judge them for their imperfections.

9. The question isn’t who is going to let me; it’s who is going to stop me.” -Ayn Rand

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This makes it to the top of the list of quotes from Mary Jane Paul because this is her to a T. She’ll take other people’s opinions into consideration, but at the end of the day she makes all of her own decisions.

No more asking for permission to do things that are well within your rights. It’s 2017. We are in control of ourselves and our own futures. So set your eyes on your goal and do everything you can to complete it.

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Which one of these “Being Mary Jane” affirmations spoke the most to you? Are there any you feel should be on the list? Share your thoughts in the comments section below or tweet us at @entity_mag.

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