It took me a long time not to judge myself through someone else's eyes.
Sally FieldRead
But there isn't any second half of myself waiting to plug in and make me whole. It's there. I'm already whole.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes that one's completeness does not depend on others but is inherent within oneself.
Sally Field expresses the idea that individuals are not incomplete without someone else; rather, they are whole as they are. This perspective encourages self-acceptance and the understanding that true fulfillment and wholeness come from within, rather than relying on external sources for validation or completion.
Themes
WholenessSelf-AcceptanceInner StrengthCompletenessSelf-Worth
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech on self-love and personal growth.
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All quotes →I find that’s one of the great things about acting-you have the opportunity to stand in somebody else’s shoes. Each character faces a dilemma in her life, and as an actor you’re able to step into that character’s skin, look through her eyes. You leave transformed, a different person, because once you live a little bit of someone’s life, it changes you.
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I've never had my heart broken. It's a very sad state of affairs. I think everybody should have their heart broken. I don't think it says anything good about me at all.
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When I was born, the doctor looked at my mother and said, "Congratulations, you have an actor!"
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I was raised to sense what someone wanted me to be and be that kind of person. It took me a long time not to judge myself through someone else's eyes.
Sally FieldRead
I started to repeat to myself "If I'm not where I want to be, it's because I'm not good enough... yet." Which meant it was up to me.
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