I think every teenager is a hero. When we are young we feel so much pain. Go to school is like going to war, people let you down all the time. Sometimes it's very, very difficult to stay strong, but you have to.
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With my family, I'm trying to raise them to have respect for all people and make friends around the world and feel at home with the world and really live a truly global life because I think it's what forms them and it's really important to me.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of teaching children to respect all people and embrace a global perspective.
Angelina Jolie expresses her desire to instill in her family a sense of respect and friendship for people from different cultures and backgrounds. She believes that fostering global connections and understanding is essential for their personal development and broadens their worldview, allowing them to truly engage with the world around them.
Themes
FamilyRespectGlobalFriendshipUnderstanding
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about cultural diversity, this quote could emphasize the importance of global connections.
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