I think when I was younger, I wanted to be a star, until I became a star, and then it's a lot of work. It's work to be a star. I don't enjoy the stardom part. I only enjoy the creative process.
Barbra StreisandRead
Just imagine how boring life would be if we were all the same. My idea of a perfect world is one in which we really appreciated each other's differences: Short, tall; Democrat, Republican; black, white; gay, straight-a world in which all of us are equal, but definitely not the same.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Life would lack excitement and depth if everyone were identical; celebrating our differences leads to a richer existence.
This quote emphasizes the value of diversity in our world. Barbra Streisand expresses the belief that while we should strive for equality among all individuals, our differences in characteristics, beliefs, and identities make life vibrant and interesting. Embracing these differences can lead to a more fulfilling and harmonious society.
Themes
DiversityEqualityDifferencesAppreciationTolerance
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech on diversity and inclusion, quoting this to highlight the importance of appreciating our unique backgrounds.
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He (son Jason) doesn't see me as a (gay) icon, he sees me as his mother who touches his hair too much. No, I love being an icon to anybody. Equal rights, you know?
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In the music business, we all do different things, but we sit there and admire other people who can write a song differently or sing differently. It's not so competitive.
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