The more I'm pushed in a position of leadership and I know I have to be the mouthpiece for so many other people who can't speak for themselves, the more confidence I'm gaining.
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I tell my daughter every morning, 'Now, what are the two most important parts of you?' And she says, 'My head and my heart.' Because that's what I've learned in the foxhole: What gets you through life is strength of character and strength of spirit and love.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of character and love as guiding principles in life.
Viola Davis shares a profound lesson from her experiences, teaching her daughter that the two essential aspects of a person are their intellect (head) and their emotions (heart). This reflects the idea that true strength in life comes from a combination of mental fortitude and emotional resilience, both underpinned by love.
Themes
StrengthCharacterLoveSpiritIntellect
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about parenting and the values we teach our children.
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