Courage, the footstool of the Virtues, upon which they stand.
Robert Louis StevensonRead
I watched pretty much every coming out video on YouTube that has ever been posted; I watched it in between 14 and a half and 15. Those coming out videos, and those people on YouTube, those brave, brave, brave people on YouTube, without them, I don't know where I'd be.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote speaks to the profound impact of others' bravery in sharing their truths, particularly around coming out.
Troye Sivan reflects on how watching coming out videos on YouTube during his teenage years provided him with inspiration and courage to embrace his own identity. He acknowledges the bravery of those individuals who shared their experiences, suggesting that their openness played a crucial role in his own journey of self-acceptance and understanding.
Themes
Coming OutBraveryIdentityYoutubeInspiration
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during a pride event to inspire younger members of the LGBTQ+ community.
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