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" Self-improvement " 下共有 23 篇文章

"I don’t want to force my vibe on anyone, but you’ve got to learn to love yourself, as opposed to being in love with yourself."

- Terence Trent D'Arby
Since the 1980s, British singer-songwriter Terence Trent D'Arby has been performing. Well-known for his reflective lyrics and soulful voice, he frequently addresses themes of personal development and self-discovery in his songs. One of his well-known quotes stresses the value of loving oneself while…

"I hate a movie that will end by telling you that the first thing you should do is learn to love yourself. That is so insulting and condescending, and so meaningless. My characters don’t learn to love each other or themselves."

- Charlie Kaufman
Charlie Kaufman is renowned for his ability to question established narrative structures and for having a distinct viewpoint on storytelling. He was born in 1959, and his work as a producer, director, and screenwriter has made him a well-known figure in the movie business. Films like "Eternal Sunshi…

"One of my pet hates is people re-Tweeting praise, I loathe it more than anything else in the world."

- Douglas Henshall
Scottish actor Douglas Henshall, who is well-known for his parts in TV shows like "Taggart," frequently talks openly about problems that irritate him. One of these is when someone gives someone else praise and then repeats or shares it without offering their own opinions or insights. Think of social…

"There’s like a little bit of a narcissism – I think there’s more than a little bit of narcissism about it, but it’s just that you can become so anxious and self-obsessive about whether this thing that I’m writing is good; is this joke that I’m making good?"

- Patti Harrison
American comedian Patti Harrison is renowned for her astute observations and witty banter. She frequently talks about the difficulties of being creative, especially when it comes to anxiety and self-doubt. She discussed in one interview how artists can become unduly fixated on their work and whether…

"The gods help them that help themselves."

- Aesop
Think of life as a huge, elaborate garden where each plant develops based on its own efforts and the attention it gets. An old story from Aesop, a master storyteller who lived in Greece circa 600 BC, has been passed down through the generations in this garden like a well-worn gardening tool. Aesop w…

"There are moments when I am really not happy with how I look, or I think it would be an easy way out to try and do the conventionally attractive thing. But part of it is that I don’t have the energy to put on, like, makeup. If people want to do that, that’s fine. But I’ve learned that it’s not for me."

- Tavi Gevinson
Tavi Gevinson is a young American fashion blogger and writer who rose to fame in her early teens thanks to her perceptive observations about teen culture and the fashion industry. She frequently offers personal thoughts on authenticity and self-expression, including how one views one's appearance, i…

"The problem is, I don’t think I’ve got too much to offer at the minute. I’m busy working on myself. This sounds like real therapy talk, but it’s like, you’ve got to be happy with yourself before you can go out and get yourself a girl."

- Robbie Williams
English singer and songwriter Robbie Williams is well-known for his frank interviews and lively personality. He has offered a wealth of insights, one of which is regarding relationships and personal development and self-worth. Williams frequently discusses his life experiences candidly, stressing th…

"One woman came up to me at a lecture and observed that I was much fatter than on television; I think I look better onscreen than in real life. It’s the lights."

- Kate Williams
English historian Kate Williams is well-known for her research on Tudor history, especially that of Queen Elizabeth I. She frequently discusses historical subjects on a variety of TV shows and at lectures across the nation. During one such lecture, an inquisitive audience member made a comment that …

"I don’t think we have a right to enjoy our neuroses; in fact, I believe that we have a duty not to. But we cannot walk away from ourselves. Who else is there to become?"

- Colm Toibin
Irish novelist and essayist Colm Tóibín is renowned for his perceptive observations on human nature and life. He addresses the complexities of mental health and personal struggles in one of his writings in a way that many people find incredibly relatable. Although we frequently feel imprisoned by ou…

"The thing that is really hard, and really amazing, is giving up on being perfect and beginning the work of becoming yourself."

- Anna Quindlen
The well-known American author Anna Quindlen frequently examines themes of self-discovery and personal development in her perceptive novels and essays. Her views on accepting imperfection as a necessary step towards genuine individuality are among her most compelling concepts. According to Quindlen,…