"Be a first rate version of yourself, not a second rate version of someone else."
Judy Garland (1922 - 1969)
Judy Garland (1922 - 1969)
posted by Michelle at 9:19 AM
Welcome to the Quote of the Day! This site originated in a small, special education, high school classroom and we talk about these quotes each morning on school days. We'll share our thoughts, feelings, and personal values as we explore the words of others. We look forward to hearing your thoughts as well. If you have a quote that you would like to see used, please send it to: michelle(dot)nvs(at)gmail(dot)com (all lower case).
posted by Michelle at 9:19 AM
3 Comments:
I wonder if she struggled with this during her life.
They are such simple words and yet, perhaps, the most profound concept that we all need to hear in our formative years and then again periodically throughout life.
I remember during my teenage years, my Grandmother saying, "Take a good long look in the mirror to make sure that you're you."
People need to concentrate on being who they are - but it is often difficult, especially in today's society where we are bombarded with images from the media of who we should be, to be who we are.
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