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I remember watching the mascara tears flood the ivories and I thought, "It's OK to be sad." I've been trained to love my darkness.
Lady Gaga
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Interpretation

What this quote means

It's important to acknowledge and accept sadness as a part of life.

In this quote, Lady Gaga speaks to the acceptance of one's own sadness and the value of embracing all emotions, including the darker ones. She suggests that instead of hiding from sadness, one should learn to love and accept it as part of the human experience, transforming it into something beautiful and expressive, much like art.

Themes

SadnessAcceptanceEmotionsDarknessLove

In practice

Example use cases

During a mental health awareness talk, I shared this quote to emphasize the importance of accepting our emotions.

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