You can't master your future if you're still a slave to your past.
RihannaRead
It’s amazing how lonely you can feel and like nobody understands…The moment you are vulnerable, someone always reaches out….They go through the same things. I want them to feel comfortable knowing that I have flaws as wells. I want them to know those flaws. I’m afraid of the pedestal…I want to be a peer to my fans
Interpretation
What this quote means
Feeling lonely can change when we embrace our vulnerability, allowing genuine connections to form.
In this quote, Rihanna expresses the profound sense of loneliness that can arise despite being surrounded by people, emphasizing the importance of vulnerability in relationships. By openly sharing her flaws, she fosters a sense of authenticity that encourages others to connect with her on a deeper level, highlighting that many people share similar struggles and can relate to one another.
Themes
LonelinessVulnerabilityConnectionFlawsAuthenticity
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about mental health, one might say, 'Just as Rihanna reminds us, embracing our vulnerabilities can lead to unexpected connections.'
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When it comes to everybody else's thing and their lane and their timing, I'm never doing anything intentional to, like, come after somebody. That will always be my biggest mistake or anybody's biggest mistake if that's their intention.
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Keep your eyes on the finish line and not on the turmoil around you.
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People - especially white people - they want me to be a role model just because of the life I lead. The things I say in my songs, they expect it of me.
RihannaRead
Once you're back on your feet - if you ever make it back on your feet - that's the ultimate achievement. I remember I was in New York at the Trump Hotel and I woke up and I just knew I was over it. It was a different day. I felt different. I didn't feel lonely. I felt like I wanted to get up and be in the world. That was a great, great feeling.
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