My immediate family was always very supportive. It was my own fear of the rest of the world not accepting me, the rest of our society not accepting my wish to be an actor.
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It's only when you risk failure that you discover things. When you play it safe, you're not expressing the utmost of your human experience.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Taking risks is essential for personal growth and discovery.
Lupita Nyong'o's quote emphasizes the importance of embracing failure as a necessary step toward personal growth and rich experiences. By avoiding risks, individuals limit their potential and miss valuable opportunities for discovery and self-expression.
Themes
RiskFailureDiscoveryGrowthExperience
In practice
Example use cases
During a commencement speech to inspire graduates about taking chances in life.
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