Quote by Claire Danes

Growing up, I wanted desperately to please, to be a good girl.

Growing up, I wanted desperately to please, to be a good gir

Summary

This quote expresses the speaker's desire to conform to societal expectations and be perceived as virtuous. It reflects a yearning for approval and acceptance from others. The use of the phrase "good girl" implies the speaker's idealized notion of what is deemed appropriate and commendable behavior. This desperation to please suggests a willingness to sacrifice personal desires and authenticity for the sake of external validation. It speaks to the underlying pressure and influence of societal norms on individual development and identity formation.

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Teen

By Claire Danes

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