I taught myself confidence. When I'd walk into a room and feel scared to death, I'd tell myself, 'I'm not afraid of anybody.' And people believed me. You've got to teach yourself to take over the world.
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If more girls are educated, all of India stands to gain. The Girl Rising campaign aims to address that through various innovative initiatives that will not only help create awareness but also create a tangible platform to effect change.
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What this quote means
Educating girls benefits everyone in society, and initiatives like Girl Rising work towards this goal.
This quote emphasizes the importance of educating girls and its potential benefits for society as a whole. Priyanka Chopra advocates for initiatives like the Girl Rising campaign, which aims to raise awareness and create actionable platforms to empower girls through education, ultimately leading to positive change in India and beyond.
Themes
EducationGirlsEmpowermentChangeSociety
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about women's rights, you might quote this to highlight the significance of girls' education.
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