I don't need anyone to rectify my existence. The most profound relationship we will ever have is the one with ourselves.
Shirley MaclaineRead
I realized that if what we call human nature can be changed, then absolutely anything is possible. From that moment my life changed.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Our understanding of human nature can evolve, leading to limitless possibilities and personal transformation.
In this quote, Shirley Maclaine expresses the profound realization that, if human nature is not fixed and can be altered, then it opens up a world of potential for change and growth. This insight brought a significant shift in her life perspective, suggesting that embracing the flexibility of our nature can empower us to achieve anything we desire.
Themes
Human NatureChangePossibilitiesTransformationLife Change
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about embracing change, this quote can highlight the importance of adaptability.
More from Shirley Maclaine
All quotes βSex is hardly ever just about sex.
Shirley MaclaineRead
An actor has many lives and many people within him. I know there are lots of people inside me. No one ever said I'm dull.
Shirley MaclaineRead
If they would teach us from the time we're little to meditate and get in touch with all that our souls know, we wouldn't fight so much.
Shirley MaclaineRead
It's useless to hold a person to anything he says while he's in love, drunk, or running for office.
Shirley MaclaineRead
You can't lie when you dance. It's so direct. You do what is in you. It is impossible to dance out of the side of your mouth.
Shirley MaclaineRead
Similar quotes
In order to make a change, I have to exist in a traditionally homophobic space such as hip-hop. If I were to just be this queer rapper who only spoke to queer kids... I don't think I could as effectively make a change for another young, black, queer kid growing up in Texas.
Kevin AbstractRead
With my early work I got eviscerated by my male professors, and so you learned to disguise your impulses, as many women have done. And thats definitely changed.
Judy ChicagoRead
You remake yourself as you grow and as the world changes. Your identity doesnβt get found. It emerges.
Reid HoffmanRead
A life without change is not a life; it is a stagnant pool.
Alan CohenRead
I have been ever of opinion that revolutions are not to be evaded.
Benjamin DisraeliRead
Change will come slowly, across generations, because old beliefs die hard even when demonstrably false.
E. O. WilsonRead