The three things I said when I came out of school were I want to work consistently, I want to do good work and I want to be paid fairly, and that's happened. But I didn't become an actress for the money. I do it for other reasons.
Angela BassettRead
Screen credit is valuable only when it's given you. If you're in a position to give yourself credit, you don't need it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True recognition is meaningful when it's acknowledged by others; self-acknowledgment diminishes that need.
In this quote, Irving Thalberg emphasizes the importance of external validation in achieving success. He suggests that when you are capable of recognizing your own achievements and giving yourself credit, the opinions and recognition of others become less significant, as self-gratification and validation can suffice in feeling successful.
Themes
SuccessRecognitionSelf-AcknowledgmentValidityAchievement
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about personal growth, one might use this quote to illustrate the importance of self-validation over external praise.
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