If you send up a weather vane or put your thumb up in the air every time you want to do something different, to find out what people are going to think about it, you're going to limit yourself. That's a very strange way to live.
Jessye NormanRead
I am grateful that my horizons were not narrowed at the outset.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote expresses appreciation for the openness to experiences and opportunities early in life.
Jessye Norman's quote highlights the importance of having a broad perspective and being open to various possibilities from the beginning. By being grateful that her horizons were not limited, she underscores the value of embracing life's complexities and diversities, which fosters growth and understanding.
Themes
GratitudeHorizonsOpennessPossibilitiesPerspective
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a graduation speech to encourage students to embrace the opportunities ahead of them.
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Problems arise in that one has to find a balance between what people need from you and what you need for yourself.
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As for my voice, it cannot be categorised - and I like it that way, because I sing things that would be considered in the dramatic, mezzo or spinto range.
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It is still more likely that a woman's power would be seen as aggression, and a man's power would be seen as assertion.
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I love singing jazz. I don't like the idea that classical music should be over here and jazz should be someplace else. It's all wonderful, and we should be open to enjoying it all.
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