The fact I had my father as an adversary was such a powerful tool to work with. I subconsciously fought him to the degree that I drove me to be one of the most successful musician in the world.
George MichaelRead
I'd been out to a lot of people since 19. I wish to God it had happened then. I don't think I would have the same career - my ego might not have been satisfied in some areas - but I think I would have been a happier man.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects on the importance of personal acceptance and its impact on overall happiness.
George Michael expresses a longing for having accepted his identity earlier in life. He reflects on how coming out sooner might have led to a more fulfilling and happier existence, despite potential changes to his career and ego. This highlights the connection between self-acceptance and true happiness, suggesting that societal pressures can delay personal peace.
Themes
Self-AcceptanceHappinessIdentityEgoCareer
In practice
Example use cases
During a pride event, to emphasize the importance of self-acceptance.
More from George Michael
All quotes →I know I have a very self-destructive tendency since my mother died, I have got to be honest.
George MichaelRead
I'm not stupid enough to think that I can deal with another 10 or 15 years of major exposure. I think that is the ultimate tragedy of fame... People who are simply out of control, who are lost. I've seen so many of them, and I don't want to be another cliche.
George MichaelRead
It's the ones who resist that we most want to kiss, wouldn't you say?
George MichaelRead
The whole business is built on ego, vanity, self-satisfaction, and it's total crap to pretend it's not.
George MichaelRead
Because of the media, the way the world is perceived is as a place where resources and time are running out. We're taught that you have to grab what you can before it's gone. It's almost as if there isn't time for compassion.
George MichaelRead
Similar quotes
There is so much to love and to admire in this life that it is an act of ingratitude not to be happy and content in this existence.
Lin YutangRead
We are long before we are convinced that happiness is never to be found, and each believes it possessed by others, to keep alive the hope of obtaining it for himself.
Samuel JohnsonRead
If you refuse to be happy until you have no problems or challenges, you will probably never be happy!
Joyce MeyerRead
Every birthday is a gift. Every day is a gift.
Aretha FranklinRead
The first and indispensable requisite of happiness is a clear conscience.
Edward GibbonRead
When we determine to dwell on the good and excellent things in life, we will be so full of those things that they will tend to swallow our problems.
Richard J. FosterRead