Quote by Eve Ensler

I finally know the difference between pleasing and loving, obeying and respecting. It has taken me so many years to be okay with being different, and with being this alive, this intense. (xxvi)

I finally know the difference between pleasing and loving, o

Summary

This quote expresses a personal realization that understanding the distinction between pleasing others and genuinely loving them, as well as recognizing the difference between blindly obeying and sincerely respecting others, has been a long journey. The speaker has gained a profound understanding that it's crucial to embrace their uniqueness and fully embrace their own passionate and vibrant personality. After years of self-discovery, they have reached a point of accepting and celebrating their own individuality and intensity.

Topics

Respect Obedience Aging Loving Difference Intensity Being Alive Being Different Obeying People Pleasing Pleasing Others

By Eve Ensler

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