Quote by Maria Popova
When people try to tell you who you are, don’t believe them.

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"Do nothing for prestige or status or money or approval alone."

- Maria Popova

Integrity

"Allow yourself the uncomfortable luxury of changing your mind."

- Maria Popova

Growth

"Don’t be afraid to be an idealist."

- Maria Popova

Ambition

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"Beauty is not about physical perfection, but about authenticity and confidence."

- Beauty and the Beast

Self-awareness

"Beauty is found in the unique qualities that make us who we are."

- Beauty and the Beast

Self-awareness

"I always wanted to be somebody, but now I realize I should have been more specific."

- Lily Tomlin

Self-awareness

"Make sure your worst enemy doesn’t live between your own two ears."

- Laird Hamilton

Self-awareness

"True humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less."

Self-awareness