A man either lives life as it happens to him, meets it head-on and licks it, or he turns his back on it and starts to wither away.
Gene RoddenberryRead
Because something or someone looks or acts differently from us does not necessarily mean that it is ugly or bad.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Differences in appearance or behavior do not imply negativity or inferiority.
This quote by Gene Roddenberry emphasizes the importance of embracing diversity and understanding that things or individuals that look or behave differently from ourselves should not be judged as negative or unattractive. It encourages an open-minded perspective towards differences, suggesting that beauty and value can be found in diversity.
Themes
DiversityAcceptanceBeautyJudgmentUnderstanding
In practice
Example use cases
During a discussion about cultural differences, this quote can remind people to appreciate diversity.
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