As a strong woman, there are things I would never put up with. — Sophia Bush

I fight for the environment because we only have one planet, but I see how the environment affects poverty and how the environment affects women around the world. — Sophia Bush

No matter what you are, you’re a mess.’ That’s what the world tells us. ‘Every other woman is your competition. You feel bad about yourself and every other woman think she’s perfect. — Sophia Bush

I believe all men, all women, regardless of race, gender, socioeconomic background, you deserve the same rights. — Sophia Bush

I’m looking for things that are really connected–education, both in the developing world and at home. The way that that affects communities and, in particular, women. — Sophia Bush

The end, thank you lionsgate and e! for making this decision and validating The women and men who came forward. we burnt it down sis [emojis]. — Sophia Bush

When you realize who the good people are in your life, you’re so lucky. — Sophia Bush

It’s a very bizarre thing to have people very concerned with your life, but I don’t mind it because all that says to me is that they care about the show, and I can’t ask for anything more than that. — Sophia Bush

Life throws some curveballs at you and you go where it takes you. — Sophia Bush

My girlfriends are my life, but I’m also one of those girls who can hang out with the guys. — Sophia Bush

Regardless of what you plan on when you fall in love, significant others come and go in your life. Your friends are it. My friends are my everything. — Sophia Bush

Life is too short, and I’m Italian. I’d much rather eat pasta and drink wine than be a size 0. — Sophia Bush

In the initial season of a show, you’re figuring out your character and their life and their background and you’re putting together all the chapters of the book. — Sophia Bush

People care about my personal life. But really I’m dorky! I drink beer and go to football games. And ya know, sit in my house in a t–shirt on the weekends and play with my dog! — Sophia Bush

It’s a very weird thing to know where you want to be in life and all of a sudden to actually have taken some real steps is a very strange feeling. I’ve really done something that I’m proud of. — Sophia Bush

What matters is a good person, a good soul, someone who genuinely gives good attention to the relationships in their lives. — Sophia Bush

There’s nothing that I love to do more than act and I feel really lucky to be in the position that I’m in, being able to do it as my job! If I ever do anything other than act, it will be in show business. — Sophia Bush

I’m such a sucker for love and I believe in it and I always want it to win. — Sophia Bush

I love boxing. There’s something fierce about using your body’s force that way. — Sophia Bush

I get to do what I love every day. I get to crawl into someone else’s head and I love that. — Sophia Bush

I love to box. I once took a kickboxing class in college and got totally hooked. — Sophia Bush

I love fashion because it can change to suit your mood. I’m very drawn to classic silhouettes, menswear–inspired pieces, and anything that feels a little French. I’m also inspired by Brit girl style. — Sophia Bush

Your body tells you what it needs, and if you sleep past your alarm on a Saturday morning, it’s probably because you need the sleep. — Sophia Bush

I think it’s healthy when fitness experts encourage fitness rather than getting a certain body shape. — Sophia Bush

I’m not a waif–y girl and never will be. I think it’s healthy when fitness experts encourage fitness rather than getting a certain body shape. — Sophia Bush

You can’t work on the biceps and ignore the rest of the body, and you can’t just say one issue is important when you are looking at how to make the world a better place. — Sophia Bush

All the sudden high–impact stress can really take a toll on your body. So if you still want to be active and get in a good workout, go to a yoga class or pilates class, or get in some strength and conditioning. — Sophia Bush