For my peculiar face, I look best when I look as though I'm not wearing make-up.
Lauren BacallRead
I wasn't brought up as a society girl to go to balls and be a debutante and marry the social set and money and go to parties. No one in my family lived like that. And I never wanted to live like that. I was brought up to believe in work. I always wanted a career. Always.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the value of hard work and ambition over societal expectations.
Lauren Bacall's quote reflects her rejection of the traditional social norms that dictate a woman's role in society, particularly the expectations of wealth and social status. Instead, she advocates for the importance of hard work and personal ambition, highlighting her desire for a fulfilling career over a life defined by socialite activities. This illustrates a broader message about the significance of pursuing one's own path and values rather than conforming to external pressures.
Themes
WorkCareerSocietyAmbitionIndependence
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can inspire young women at a career day event.
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I was this kid, and I was scared to death of all these pros around me... My head would shake, and my hands would shake, and I discovered if I kept my head down and looked up, my head would not shake, so I started to do that when I could, when it was appropriate in a scene.
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I'm not tough, and I never have been. I suppose over the years I've built up kind of a veneer to protect myself because I have functioned on my own for a long, long time, and I have never had a lot of flunkies preceding me to clear the way.
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