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We all get intimidated by showing ourselves, for whatever reason, we think, If I really show who I am, and someone goes [pfftt] then it's gonna crush me. Well, it's not gonna crush me. It doesn't crush you if somebody does that- somebody will do that. Many times. And once you accept that that's not why you're doing it, you're doing it because that's your form of expression.
Tori Amos
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Interpretation

What this quote means

Embracing self-expression over fear of judgment empowers us.

This quote by Tori Amos highlights the fear of vulnerability and judgment that many people face when considering expressing their authentic selves. It encourages individuals to recognize that the fear of being rejected or belittled should not deter them from expressing who they truly are, as self-expression is an essential and valuable aspect of life, regardless of how others may respond.

Themes

Self-ExpressionVulnerabilityFearJudgmentAuthenticity

In practice

Example use cases

This quote can inspire individuals during motivational speeches about embracing their true selves.

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