Really, darling, it's a no-brainer. You know, I understand not everybody is for gay marriage. But if you're not for gay marriage, don't marry a gay person. That's what I say
Whoopi GoldbergRead
When I started, I knew I didn't fit any visual that anyone was going to lie down and take their clothes off about. Work doesn't come to me; I go out and look for it.
Interpretation
This quote emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance and proactive effort in achieving one's goals.
Whoopi Goldberg expresses her journey of self-acceptance and resilience in pursuing her career. She recognizes that she does not conform to conventional standards of beauty or societal expectations, yet she boldly takes initiative to seek opportunities rather than waiting for them to come to her, highlighting the value of determination and courage in the face of adversity.
In practice
This quote can be used as motivation during a speech about pursuing one's dreams regardless of societal scrutiny.
Really, darling, it's a no-brainer. You know, I understand not everybody is for gay marriage. But if you're not for gay marriage, don't marry a gay person. That's what I say
And I don't believe that I have to stay on one side of the fence or the other. I don't believe that there is any good career move or bad career move. I believe there are only the things that make me happy.
I've learned to take time for myself and to treat myself with a great deal of love and respect, because I like me.. I think I'm kind of cool.
That's the thing about Mother Nature, she really doesn't care what economic bracket you're in.
Taking action is hard, but know what? Enduring a bad situation can be its own hell.
You know, be an actor because you love to act. Don't be an actor because you think you're going to get famous, because that's luck.
The only difference between me and those other great Yankees is my skin color.
There are no pleasures in a fight but some of my fights have been a pleasure to win.
I am John Proctor! You will not use me! It is no part of salvation that you should use me!
Our people have made the mistake of confusing the methods with the objectives. As long as we agree on objectives, we should never fall out with each other just because we believe in different methods, or tactics, or strategy. We have to keep in mind at all times that we are not fighting for separation. We are fighting for recognition as free humans in this society.
That's why I stand here tonight. Because for two hundred and thirty two years, at each moment when that promise was in jeopardy, ordinary men and women - students and soldiers, farmers and teachers, nurses and janitors - found the courage to keep it alive.
Smears are not only to be expected but fought. Honor is to be earned, not bought.
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