Lack of confidence is what makes you want to change somebody else's mind. When you're OK, you don't need to convince anyone else in order to empower yourself.
Jada Pinkett SmithRead
I just think, as women, we have to give ourselves room to be individuals. So when a woman makes a decision for herself, we as women shouldn't set those hardcore boundaries for another woman. Just like we don't want men setting hardcore boundaries for us.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Women should support each other's individual choices without imposing strict expectations.
This quote emphasizes the importance of individuality among women and advocates for mutual respect in personal decision-making. Jada Pinkett Smith is highlighting that just as women seek freedom from male-imposed constraints, they should also refrain from imposing similar restrictions on each other, fostering an environment of empowerment and understanding.
Themes
IndividualityWomenSupportChoicesBoundaries
In practice
Example use cases
In a women's empowerment workshop to inspire participants.
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All quotes →We have to nurture our young women and understand the beauty and the strength of being a woman. It's kind of a catch-22: Strength in women isn't appreciated, and vulnerability in women isn't appreciated. It's like, 'What the hell do you do?' What you do is you don't allow anyone to dictate who you are.
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