What if desire wasn't an urge to be tamed, but a beacon of truth to be followed?
Danielle LaporteRead
You will always be too much of something for someone: too big, too loud, too soft, too edgy. If you round out your edges, you lose your edge. Apologize for mistakes. Apologize for unintentionally hurting someone - profusely. But don't apologize for being who you are.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Embrace your true self and don't change to fit others' expectations.
This quote emphasizes the importance of authenticity and self-acceptance. It acknowledges that no matter how you present yourself, there will always be people who may not appreciate certain aspects of your personality. However, it encourages you to stay true to yourself and not apologize for your individuality, while still recognizing when you need to make amends for accidental hurt caused to others.
Themes
AuthenticitySelf-AcceptanceIndividualityMistakesApology
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about self-acceptance.
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