My immediate family was always very supportive. It was my own fear of the rest of the world not accepting me, the rest of our society not accepting my wish to be an actor.
Lupita Nyong'ORead
You fail, and then what? Life goes on. It's only when you risk failure that you discover things.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Experiencing failure is a part of life, and it leads to growth and discovery.
In this quote, Lupita Nyong'o emphasizes that failure is not the end, but rather a stepping stone in the journey of life. It highlights the importance of taking risks, as those risks are necessary for personal development and discovering oneβs potential. By accepting that life continues despite failures, one can cultivate resilience and embrace opportunities for growth.
Themes
FailureGrowthRiskDiscoveryResilience
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech to encourage students to embrace their challenges.
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