My father (Danny Thomas) used to tell me there are two kinds of people, the takers and the givers. 'The takers sometimes eat better,' he would say, 'but the givers always sleep better.'
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I don't think homosexuality is a choice. Society forces you to think it's a choice, but in fact, it's in one's nature. The choice is whether one expresses one's nature truthfully or spends the rest of one's life lying about it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes that homosexuality is an inherent trait rather than a conscious choice, highlighting the importance of authenticity in one's identity.
Marlo Thomas suggests that being homosexual is part of an individual's natural identity, not merely a decision they make. The real challenge lies in choosing to live authentically and embrace one's true self, as opposed to conforming to societal expectations and living inauthentically.
Themes
HomosexualityNatureAuthenticityIdentitySociety
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech promoting LGBTQ+ rights, this quote could be used to emphasize the importance of acceptance.
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