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.
Angelina JolieRead
I'm drawn to kids that are already born. I think some people are meant to do certain things, and I believe I'm meant to find my children in the world somewhere and not necessarily have them genetically.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Angelina Jolie expresses her belief in forming connections with children, particularly through adoption rather than biological means.
In this quote, Angelina Jolie articulates her conviction that some individuals have a specific purpose in life, which, in her case, involves finding and caring for children who are already in the world, rather than having biological children of her own. This perspective highlights the importance of love and connection in parenthood, extending the definition of family beyond genetic ties.
Themes
AdoptionParenthoodChildrenFamilyLove
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about community outreach, one might say, 'As Angelina Jolie once stated, I'm drawn to kids that are already born, inspiring us to find opportunities for adoption and support.'
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It was weird to be married; you kind of lose your identity. You're suddenly somebody's wife. And you're like, 'Oh, I'm half of a couple now. I've lost me.'
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I had a C-section, and I found it fascinating. I didn't find it a sacrifice, and I didn't find it a painful experience. I found it a fascinating miracle of what a body can do.
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There's something about death that is comforting. The thought that you could die tomorrow frees you to appreciate your life now.
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When I was growing up I wanted to adopt, because I was aware there were kids that didn't have parents. It's not a humanitarian thing, because I don't see it as a sacrifice. It's a gift. We're all lucky to have each other.
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