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Showing Quotes

On what we choose to show

These quotes look at the double standard of showing personality, where people are criticized for hiding it and penalized for revealing it too.

We get criticized for showing no personality, then we get penalized when we do.

Quotes by Lindsay Davenport

I don't have a problem showing vulnerability.

Quotes by Lamman Rucker

I'm showing the people that a Negro can run for office.

Quotes by Fannie Lou Hamer

I don't like showing my privacy online.

Quotes by Eduardo Saverin

Fool Quotes

I like showing versatility.

Quotes by DJ Premier

Showing off is the fool's idea of glory.

Quotes by Bruce Lee

I don't have a problem showing my legs!

Quotes by Ashley Nell Tipton

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Frequently Asked Questions

What contradiction do these 'showing' quotes point out?
One quote notes the double bind of being criticized for showing no personality, then penalized when personality is finally shown.
Do any quotes discuss showing vulnerability?
Yes, one speaker states plainly that they don't have a problem showing vulnerability to others.
Is showing ambition or breaking barriers part of this collection?
Yes, one quote frames showing people that someone can run for office as a meaningful, symbolic act.
What do these quotes say about privacy?
One quote expresses discomfort with showing personal, private details online, contrasting openness with a desire for privacy.
Overall, what theme connects these quotes about showing?
They explore the tension between openness and restraint, and how much of oneself feels safe or worthwhile to reveal.

Others speak to showing vulnerability, showing ambition by running for office, or choosing not to show private details of life online.