Tous nous serions transformes si nous avions le courage d'etre ce que nous sommes.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Accepting and being our true selves would fundamentally change us all.
- In plain terms
- If we had courage to be ourselves, we would be transformed.
- What can you take from it?
- Authenticity brings transformation.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What holds you back from being yourself?
- Would authenticity change your life?
Another view
Being yourself might not always lead to positive outcomes.
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