“You are imperfect, you are wired for struggle, but you are also worthy of love and belonging.”
Brené Brown Quotes
Born 1965
American research professor and author known for her work on vulnerability, courage, and empathy. Her TED talk on vulnerability is one of the most-watched in history.
20 quotesAbout Brené Brown on Wikipedia
“Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing we'll ever do.”
“Connection is why we're here. It is what gives purpose and meaning to our lives.”
“Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen.”
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“Vulnerability is the birthplace of love, belonging, joy, courage, empathy, and creativity.”
“Crazy-busy is a great armor, it's a great way for numbing.”
“Healthy striving is about striving for internal goals, and wanting to be our best selves.”
“Perfectionism is not motivated internally. Perfectionism is about what people will think.”
“True love allows, honors, and appreciates; attachment grasps, demands, needs, and aims to possess.”
“People will do almost anything to not feel pain, including causing pain and abusing power.”
“Vulnerability is not weakness; it's our greatest measure of courage.”
“Worrying and anxiety go together, but worry is not an emotion; it's the thinking part of anxiety.”
“We have to belong to ourselves as much as we need to belong to others.”
“Any belonging that asks us to betray ourselves is not true belonging.”
