Through books and photographs, I saw a world that was not my own - and I realized that there was another world. That's why I'm concerned about education, because it helps our children see other worlds.
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Twenty-seven people sang 'Wind Beneath My Wings' before I got around to it. A lot of people saw the movie that I sang it in, Beaches, and what they came away with was that song. They turned to their loved ones and said, 'You know, you are the wind beneath my wings!' The song expressed how they felt in a way a simple 'I love you' would not have.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects on how the song 'Wind Beneath My Wings' conveys deep feelings of love and appreciation that words alone sometimes cannot express.
In this quote, Bette Midler discusses the impact of her performance of the song 'Wind Beneath My Wings' from the movie Beaches. She highlights how the song resonates with many people, allowing them to articulate feelings of love and support for their loved ones in a more profound way than simple expressions of affection, emphasizing the song's emotional significance and its ability to convey what is often felt but not easily said.
Themes
LoveAppreciationSongExpressionSupport
In practice
Example use cases
During a wedding speech, one might quote this to express gratitude to a partner.
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