Quote by Linda Hunt
I was always trying to make up for my size, to compensate. So to get people to take you seriously, you have to come at things with a great deal of strength. You have to emphasize that the way you are is unusual. That you don't come along every day.
Summary
This quote highlights the speaker's perception of themselves as someone who needs to prove their worth and command respect due to feeling inadequate in terms of their physical size. They believe that in order to be taken seriously, one must display a strong and impactful presence, emphasizing their uniqueness and rarity. It touches upon the idea of compensating for perceived shortcomings in order to establish oneself as deserving of attention and credibility.
Topics
Strength
By Linda Hunt