I am what I am I am my own special creation So come take a look Give me the hook or the ovation It's my world that I want to have a little pride in My world and it's not a place I have to hide in Life's not worth a damn till you can say Hey world I am what I am.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Embrace your identity with pride and do not hide from the world.
- In plain terms
- Be proud of who you are and show it to the world.
- What can you take from it?
- Own your identity without apology.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What parts of yourself do you hide?
- How does pride change your actions?
Another view
It may overlook systemic barriers to acceptance.
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