My dad was an absentee dad, so it was always important to me that I was part of my daughter's life, and she deserved two parents, which is part of the rationale behind us staying married for 30 years.
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You ain't got but one life. You ought to live it the way you want.
Interpretation
What this quote means
You have only one life to live, so make sure you live it according to your own desires and values.
This quote by Samuel L. Jackson emphasizes the importance of living authentically and embracing individuality. It serves as a reminder that life is finite, and thus, one should prioritize personal happiness and fulfillment rather than conforming to societal expectations or pressures.
Themes
LifeAuthenticityIndividualityHappinessFreedom
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about following one's dreams.
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I'm not as angry as I used to be. But I can get in touch with that anger pretty quickly if I feel my space is being invaded or somebody is not treating me with the respect that I think I want.
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People go to movies on Saturday to get away from the war in Iraq and taxes and election news and pedophiles online and just go and have some fun. I like doing movies that are fun.
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I'm a good son, a good father, a good husband - I've been married to the same woman for 30 years. I'm a good friend. I finished college, I have my education, I donate money anonymously. So when people criticize the kind of characters that I play on screen, I go, 'You know, that's part of history.'
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