Quote by Emily Mortimer

My dad had this philosophy that if you tell children they're beautiful and wonderful then they believe it, and they will be. So I never thought I was unattractive. But I was never one of the girls at school who had lots of boyfriends.

My dad had this philosophy that if you tell children they're

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This quote highlights the influence of parental beliefs and encouragement on a person's self-perception. The speaker's father believed in building their confidence by consistently affirming their beauty and potential. As a result, the speaker grew up with a positive self-image. However, despite feeling attractive, the speaker's lack of romantic relationships in school suggests that external validation or societal standards of attractiveness did not readily come their way. This quote sheds light on how self-perception can differ from societal expectations and how the influence of parental beliefs plays a significant role in shaping an individual's confidence.

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