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In a world that often tries to mold us into predefined shapes and expectations, there’s an incredible strength in being unapologetically yourself. We all have our unique paths, dreams, and quirks that make us who we are. That’s why we’ve gathered a collection of quotes about doing me – because embracing your authenticity is a journey worth celebrating.
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1. “Be yourself – not your idea of what you think somebody else’s idea of yourself should be.” – Henry David Thoreau
2. “Find out who you are and do it on purpose.” – Dolly Parton
3. “I don’t know what other people are doing – I just know about me.” – Thelonious Monk
4. “Those who inspire others are people who are themselves. Why not try to be an inspiration to others?” – Annette Szproch
5. “Don’t be mad cuz I’m doing me better than you doing you.” – Donald Glover
6. “You are not obligated to apologize for who you are. Unapologetically be yourself and the right people will love and appreciate you for it.” – Alan Young
7. “Just be what you are and speak from your guts and heart – it’s all a man has.” – Hubert Humphrey
8. “I say what I want to say and do what I want to do. There’s no in-between. People will either love you for it or hate you for it.” – Eminem
9. “Always be a first-rate version of yourself and not a second-rate version of someone else.” – Judy Garland
10. “Being your authentic and unapologetic self… Now that’s courage, confidence, and self-love! Never underestimate yourself… There’s great power in simply being YOU.” – Stephanie Lahart
11. “The easiest thing to be in the world is you. The most difficult thing to be is what other people want you to be. Don’t let them put you in that position.” – Leo Buscaglia
12. “One of the greatest regrets in life is being what others would want you to be, rather than being yourself.”- Shannon L. Alder
13. “I choose to be authentic in everything I do.” – India Arie
14. “Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one’s definition of your life but define yourself.” – Harvey Fierstein
15. “Don’t let others box you into their idea of what they think you should be. A confined identity is a miserable way to exist. Be you and live free. Trust that in living true to yourself, you will attract people that support and love you, just as you are.” – Jaeda deWalt
16. “No other version, no matter how perfect it is, would ever feel better than being your true self.” – Edmond Mbiaka
17. “Being brave enough to just be unapologetic for who you are‚ that’s a goddess.” – Banks
18. “Better to be a nerd than one of the herd!” – Mandy Hale
19. “Don’t dilute yourself for any person or any reason. You are enough! Be unapologetically you.” – Steve Maraboli
20. “I think everybody’s weird. We should all celebrate our individuality and not be embarrassed or ashamed of it.” – Johnny Depp
21. “It’s not your responsibility to want the life that others want for you.” – Colin Wright
22. “Do not fear to be eccentric in opinion, for every opinion now accepted was once eccentric.” – Bertrand Russell
23. “Be who you were created to be, and you will set the world on fire.” – St. Catherine of Sienna
24. “Sharpen your edges and be the best version of your weird self.” – Colin Wright
25. “Nobody is so weird others can’t identify with them.” – Rebecca Miller
26. “Whatever makes you weird is probably your greatest asset.” – Joss Whedon
27. “I’m the pink sheep in the family.” – Alexander McQueen
28. “It’s ok to be weird. And maybe your weird is my normal. Who’s to say?” – Lady Gaga
29. “Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter don’t mind.” – Bernard Baruch
30. “I am weird; you are weird. Everyone in this world is weird. One day two people come together in mutual weirdness and fall in love.” – Dr. Suess
31. “I think everybody’s weird. We should all celebrate our individuality and not be embarrassed or ashamed of it.” – Johnny Depp
32. “Be weird, be random. Be who you are. Because you never know who would love the person you hide.” – C.S. Lewis
33. “Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius, and it’s better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.” – Marilyn Monroe
Well, do you feel ready to embrace your weirdness now? Which quote was your favorite?
Also, tell us one character trait or habit that makes you ‘weird’ but that you unapologetically continue doing.
Until next time, Felicity Seeker!
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