Girls have to fight against a lot of the same stuff we did growing up... peer pressure, exploitation, etc. But what worries me the most is this trend that caring about something isn't cool. That it's better to comment on something than to commit to it. That it's so much cooler to be unmotivated and indifferent.
Interpretation
This quote highlights the challenges girls face, particularly the societal pressure to appear indifferent rather than passionate.
Amy Poehler expresses concern about the societal pressures faced by girls today, particularly the trend that values cynicism and detachment over genuine care and commitment. She emphasizes that, while girls must navigate challenges like peer pressure and exploitation, the real danger lies in the perception that caring and being motivated is unfashionable, ultimately calling for a commitment to authenticity and passion.
In practice
Using this quote in a speech about the importance of leadership and commitment in youth.
Be easy on yourself. Have fun. Only hang around people that are positive and make you feel good. Anybody who doesn't make you feel good, kick them to the curb. And the earlier you start in your life the better. The minute anybody makes you feel weird and non-included or not supported, you know, either beat it or tell them to beat it.
Anybody who doesn't make you feel good, kick them to the curb. And the earlier you start in your life, the better.
Open-faced sandwiches take risks and live big and smile with all their teeth. These are the people I want to be around.
You become more attractive when you love yourself. You ATTRACT the right things when you have a sense of who you are.
We don't want to be afraid to make a choice because we're afraid to make a mistake because most decisions aren't final. Feelings change all the time. You can always change your mind and taking risks and making choices is what makes life so exciting because we never know what's going to happen. Every day something new comes our way.
It’s very hard to have ideas. It’s very hard to put yourself out there, it’s very hard to be vulnerable, but those people who do that are the dreamers, the thinkers and the creators. They are the magic people of the world.
Think I'll roll another number for the road
Oh, Alexander Hamilton fell short of his best self every now and again, and he still managed to do these wonderful things - well, so do I. So what am I capable of?
I want to set an example that will never be forgotten.
There's always constantly interesting things to do, and who knows, maybe I will be a good sculptor. I haven't decided what I am going to do next, but I am not going to quit just because I did something interesting.
Hope has never trickled down, it has always sprung up.
I know I'm stronger in the songs than I really am. Sometimes I need to hear it myself. We all need to hear those empowering songs to remind us.
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