The more I'm pushed in a position of leadership and I know I have to be the mouthpiece for so many other people who can't speak for themselves, the more confidence I'm gaining.
Viola DavisRead
I live a fantastic life. Why should I complain about awards?
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of gratitude and appreciating life, regardless of accolades.
Viola Davis conveys a powerful message about the significance of having a fulfilling life that should be valued over external validations like awards. She suggests that when one leads a meaningful and joyful existence, there is little room for dissatisfaction, even in the absence of recognition. This perspective encourages embracing personal happiness instead of dwelling on societal measures of success.
Themes
GratitudeHappinessLifeAwardsSuccess
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about success, I might use this quote to highlight the importance of finding joy in life rather than solely chasing accolades.
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I don't care if someone is new to acting or experienced in acting: you always learn something from them. It's just like people in life - whether they're young or middle-aged or old, you always learn something from someone.
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I don't see a lot of narratives written where a woman who looks like me gets to be beautiful and sexualized and upwardly mobile, middle-class, funny, quirky. They're very seldom written.
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And that's what people want to see when they go to the theater. I believe at the end of the day, they want to see themselves - parts of their lives they can recognize. And I feel if I can achieve that, it's pretty spectacular.
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There's no prerequisites to worthiness. You're born worthy, and I think that's a message a lot of women need to hear.
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