Quote by Octavia Spencer

You cannot live to please everyone else. You have to edify, educate and fulfill your own dreams and destiny, and hope that whatever your art is that you're putting out there, if it's received, great, I respect you for receiving it. If it's not received, great, I respect you for not.

You cannot live to please everyone else. You have to edify,

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of prioritizing one's own desires and aspirations over attempting to please everyone else. It highlights the need to focus on personal growth, education, and fulfilling one's dreams and destiny. The quote suggests that while sharing one's art or creations with others, it is essential to respect both those who appreciate and those who do not receive it, recognizing that not everyone may resonate with or understand the work being presented.

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