- People
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- Nov 07, 2020
You Quotes
Quotes that speak straight to you.
This collection gathers quotes framed around 'you' - from candid reflections on body image pressures passed down in families to observations about how humor can mask real vulnerability. Many touch on how what you know about yourself differs from how others perceive you.
- Last Updated on May 30, 2021
- Blue
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- Nov 07, 2020
I'm quite British; I've got big, flat feet, and I can't wear heels. I've got very, very pale Celtic skin, so my legs are always a frightening blue color. So when you take out clothes that reveal your legs, shoes that have any kind of heel, no shop will actually take my money.
- Random
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- Nov 07, 2020
It used to be if you wanted something nice to wear, you would sew it yourself for your body type. Women before the 20th century didn't have this problem. Now, it seems we're all squeezed into random designs. They're designed for no one.
- Power
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- Nov 07, 2020
For an artist, a good place to be is you have some kind of influence and power to get things done, but in your essence you remain a nomad or a soldier facing a difficulty to be overcome.
- Men
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- Nov 07, 2020
Men have made the world. And they've made a brilliant job of it. I love men. You know, men, you built Paris and you invented The Beatles, and, you know, and you've taught dogs to say 'sausages.' You know, I love your world. Thank you for it.
- Hate
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- Nov 07, 2020
In the U.K., we have a paper called 'The Daily Mail,' which is quite misogynist. And every day, it just writes pieces about: 'Women, you're going to die now! Women, here's shoes that give you cancer! Women, just hate yourselves!'
- Never
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- Nov 07, 2020
The thing is, one in three women in the Western world will end up having an abortion, but they never talk about it. When you keep silent about that stuff, it is because you are embarrassed by the societal distaste of the topic.
- Like
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- Nov 07, 2020
Oh God, are you supposed to collect things? I don't collect things. I like throwing things away.
- Poor
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- Nov 07, 2020
Once you become poor, tired and time-constrained, you become a much better human being.
- Makeup
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- Nov 07, 2020
I say this in the spirit of feminist encouragement, but I think I'm pretty hot. I've got all the facial features, facing the right way, at the right end, and you can always paint over the bad bits with makeup.
- Mental Health
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- Nov 07, 2020
Mental health is seen as a massive drag to have to write about - worthy, dull. Something you should 'have' to read / write about.
- Feel
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- Nov 07, 2020
The pressure of looking a certain way and having to present yourself a certain way is hard. It's difficult to feel genuine about yourself when you feel the pressure of being a certain person.
- Good
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- Nov 07, 2020
You have to follow your moral compass: it's a good guide of telling you what is right and wrong.
- Game
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- Nov 07, 2020