'But I don't believe there's a rule book, and I don't believe I have to live by society's standards'.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- She rejects following rules or societal standards for her life.
- In plain terms
- She does not follow society's rules.
- What can you take from it?
- Define your own rules.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you follow rules?
- What standards do you reject?
Another view
Rules sometimes keep us safe.
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