Your hearts are mighty, your skins are whole.
William ShakespeareRead
My darling girl, when are you going to understand that "normal" isn't a virtue? It rather denotes a lack of courage.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes that being 'normal' is not admirable and suggests that it requires courage to stand out.
Stockard Channing's quote highlights the idea that conforming to societal norms is often a sign of fear or lack of courage, rather than a positive attribute. It challenges the notion of normality by suggesting that true virtue lies in the bravery to embrace individuality and authenticity, rather than simply adhering to what is deemed 'acceptable' by others.
Themes
CourageNormalIndividualityAuthenticityFear
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote during a motivational speech about self-acceptance.
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