And all the little people Will stare at me and say, 'That is the Crazy Woman Who would not sing in May.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker expects judgment from others for refusing to conform to social expectations.
- In plain terms
- People will call you strange for not fitting in.
- What can you take from it?
- Standing out invites criticism.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Have you been judged for being different?
- Why do we conform?
Another view
It assumes negative reactions are inevitable.
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I shall not sing a May song. A May song should be gay. I'll wait until November And sing a song of gray.
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Permalink to quote #15 He is not there but You know you are tasting together The winter, or a light spring weather. His hand to take your hand is overmuch. Too much too bear.
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