- Nation
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- Nov 07, 2020
Being Quotes
On identity, openness and staying true to yourself.
This set of quotes explores what it means to simply be: holding onto a child's spontaneity, embracing honesty that feels inappropriate in creative work, or aging with flexibility instead of resistance. For more on self-belief, see our Able quotes.
- Last Updated on May 30, 2021
- I Am
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- Nov 07, 2020
I don't think I am doing any injustice to my fans by not being accessible socially.
- Own
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- Nov 07, 2020
Being single has its own advantages and it's a fun thing.
- Mean
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- Nov 07, 2020
I mean being a writer is like being a psychoanalyst, but you don't get any patients.
- People
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- Nov 07, 2020
People presume my disability has to do with being an amputee, but that's not the case; our insecurities are our disabilities, and I struggle with those as does everyone.
- Feel
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- Nov 07, 2020
I think that everyone has something about themselves that they feel is their weakness... their 'disability.' And I'm certain we all have one, because I think of a disability as being anything which undermines our belief and confidence in our own abilities.
- Alleviating
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- Nov 07, 2020
I like that Pilates compromises the mind and body. It's not just about being able to run around the block a few times. It's about alleviating stress and controlling breathing. It's about being balanced.
- Me
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- Nov 07, 2020
I have learned not to overlook the advantages of being me. From when I was a softball player, and I held the stolen bases record. I would slide into second with my prostheses, and the girl on the base could either step aside or meet two wooden sticks.
- Mind
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- Nov 07, 2020
I didn't mind being in a school with a small African-American population. The African-American-community was very tight, and that was great. But I also wanted to interact with other types of folks.
- Mystery
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- Nov 07, 2020
Marriage is a mystery, and part of it is just being kind to each other, not being selfish.
- My Life
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- Nov 07, 2020