I'm a storyteller who wants to tell untold, meaningful, universal stories in unforgettable ways. I want to do it all, study it all, and find my place in it.
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Donald Trump is trying to build a wall. I'm trying to burn walls down and build more bridges.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Janelle Monae advocates for breaking down barriers and fostering connections rather than creating divisions.
In this quote, Janelle Monae contrasts the idea of building walls, which symbolize separation and division as proposed by Donald Trump, with the concept of building bridges, representing unity, connection, and understanding. Monae's statement reflects a desire for inclusivity and collaboration over exclusionary practices, emphasizing the importance of coming together to address societal challenges.
Themes
WallsBridgesUnityDivisionConnection
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about community building, this quote can illustrate the importance of inclusivity.
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Redefine what it means to be sexy and what it means to be a woman. Showing my skin is not what makes me sexy. I like skirts and dresses just like everyone else, but I had a message I needed to put out there. It was up to me to show people and young girls there was another way.
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Even if it makes others comfortable, I will LOVE who I am
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I have not lost any of my crazy, fearless, raw, soulful, eclectic side and I plan on continuing to tell universal stories in an unforgettable way.
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Perfection is often the enemy of greatness.
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