Beneath the makeup and behind the smile I am just a girl who wishes for the world.
Marilyn MonroeRead
Baby, we have no choice of what color we're born or who our parents are or whether we're rich or poor. What we do have is some choice over what we make of our lives once we're here.
Interpretation
What this quote means
We cannot control our circumstances at birth, but we can shape our lives through our choices.
This quote emphasizes the idea that while individuals do not choose the circumstances of their birth, including their socio-economic status or family background, they possess the power to influence their own lives through the decisions they make. It underlines the importance of personal agency and the potential for self-determination, suggesting that regardless of life's initial conditions, there is always room for growth and change based on the choices we make.
Themes
ChoiceLifeCircumstancesAgencySelf-Determination
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about resilience and personal growth.
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