My immediate family was always very supportive. It was my own fear of the rest of the world not accepting me, the rest of our society not accepting my wish to be an actor.
Lupita Nyong'ORead
What is fundamentally beautiful is compassion: for yourself and for those around you.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Compassion is the essence of true beauty, both for oneself and others.
This quote emphasizes that real beauty lies in the ability to show compassion, which includes being kind and understanding to oneself as well as to others. It suggests that when we embrace compassion, we create a more beautiful world, highlighting the importance of empathy and care in our interactions.
Themes
CompassionBeautyLoveKindnessEmpathy
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about personal growth and self-love.
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