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
My parents said to us, practically on a daily basis, that we were as good as anyone else on this earth, and that we would simply have to work harder in order to show that.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of self-worth and hard work in achieving success.
Jessye Norman reflects on her parents' teachings, which instilled in her a strong sense of self-worth and the understanding that diligence and effort are key to proving one's value. This message highlights the belief that everyone has equal potential, and with hard work, individuals can fulfill their capabilities and achieve their goals.
Themes
Self-WorthHard WorkSuccessMotivationPersonal Growth
In practice
Example use cases
During a commencement speech to encourage graduates to believe in their potential.
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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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