I don't know why people are so reluctant to say they're feminists. Could it be any more obvious that we still live in a patriarchal world when feminism is a bad word?
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This world would be a whole lot better if we just made an effort to be less horrible to one another. If we took just five minutes to recognize each other's beauty instead of attacking each other for our differences - that's not hard - it's really an easier and better way to live.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Being kind and recognizing each other's beauty improves the world.
Ellen Page emphasizes that the world could greatly improve if individuals made an effort to treat each other with kindness and respect, rather than focusing on differences and negativity. By suggesting just a small shift in perspective, the quote advocates for recognizing the beauty in one another, which can lead to a more harmonious and fulfilling life for everyone.
Themes
KindnessBeautyToleranceUnderstandingPositivity
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about promoting kindness in schools.
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