I realized I was more convincing to myself and to the people who were listening when I actually said what I thought, versus what I thought people wanted to hear me say.
Ursula BurnsRead
I'm a black lady from the Lower East Side of New York. Not a lot intimidates me.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes resilience and fearlessness in the face of adversity.
Ursula Burns' quote reflects her strong sense of self and confidence, highlighting her background as a black woman from a challenging environment. It suggests that her experiences have fortified her character and instilled a sense of fearlessness that enables her to confront challenges head-on without being intimidated by them.
Themes
CourageIntimidationResilienceIdentityConfidence
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech on empowerment, you might use this quote to inspire others to embrace their identity and face challenges boldly.
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My perspective comes in part from being a New York black lady, in part from being an engineer. I know I'm smart and have opinions worth being heard.
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Fresh out of college, you tend to join a company because it's a job. But, you tend to stay because it becomes a career; you start to feel at home. In the beginning of your career, you're focused on you: 'I like this place because I'm doing rewarding work; they take good care of me; the people are nice; there's runway for me,' etc.
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