“What labels me, negates me.”
— Soren Kierkegaard
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When someone puts a label on us, it limits who we really are. For example, if you are called "shy," people may always expect you to be quiet and avoid speaking up, even if sometimes you enjoy talking. This label doesn’t show all the other things you can be, like confident, funny, or brave. In history, people were often labeled by their jobs or social status, like being a "peasant" or "noble," which ignored their unique talents and dreams. If you let labels define you, you're missing out on showing the world your true self. It's better to focus on all your different qualities and not let any single word describe you completely.
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Authenticity Existentialism Freedom Identity Individuality Labels Negation Self-expression Self-perception StereotypingFEATURED QUOTES
