Really, darling, it's a no-brainer. You know, I understand not everybody is for gay marriage. But if you're not for gay marriage, don't marry a gay person. That's what I say
Whoopi GoldbergRead
You have to believe in yourself in spite of what other people believe.
Interpretation
Believing in yourself is crucial, especially when others doubt you.
This quote by Whoopi Goldberg emphasizes the importance of self-belief, particularly in the face of external skepticism and doubt. It suggests that one's own faith in their abilities is essential for success and confidence, regardless of others' opinions or beliefs.
In practice
During a motivational speech at a school graduation ceremony.
Really, darling, it's a no-brainer. You know, I understand not everybody is for gay marriage. But if you're not for gay marriage, don't marry a gay person. That's what I say
And I don't believe that I have to stay on one side of the fence or the other. I don't believe that there is any good career move or bad career move. I believe there are only the things that make me happy.
I've learned to take time for myself and to treat myself with a great deal of love and respect, because I like me.. I think I'm kind of cool.
That's the thing about Mother Nature, she really doesn't care what economic bracket you're in.
Taking action is hard, but know what? Enduring a bad situation can be its own hell.
You know, be an actor because you love to act. Don't be an actor because you think you're going to get famous, because that's luck.
I'm a tough old broad from Brooklyn. I intend to go on acting until I'm ninety, and they won't need to paste my face with make-up.
Competition is an easy way to get into flow.
I treated it like every day was my last day with a basketball.
When I came to New York in 1978, I was a full-time school teacher and track runner, and determined to retire from competitive running. But winning the New York City Marathon kept me running for another decade.
When I get up and work out, I'm working out just as much for my girls as I am for me, because I want them to see a mother who loves them dearly, who invests in them, but who also invests in herself. It's just as much about letting them know as young women that it is okay to put yourself a little higher on your priority list.
I don't want to sit around the house. I want to be out there. I want to go to practice. I want to be in the huddles. That's me.
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