1,114 Quotes About Authenticity

I do not see the point in dressing and acting and speaking in a way that makes you feel more comfortable and me feel less comfortable.

Think about the word mould for a moment. A mould is a device into which one crams and smashes something until it becomes the shape that they desire. Don't spend your life letting other people destroy you while they try and force you into their moulds.

There is a difference between working hard to create a life that truly serves you and working hard to create a life that you’ve been told you should want.

He is learning that the feelings which exist are good enough to live by. They do not have to be coated with a veneer

Don't dilute your core message burning in your spirit just to satisfy the masses

We are all born with the universal right of being authentic.

Some writers confuse authenticity, which they ought always to aim at, with originality, which they should never bother about.

Most of us think that being authentic is about being true to what we want and who we are, without regard for the impact it has on others. On the contrary, the authentic self is an intelligence at the core of who we are that is inspired, centered, and connected to those we lead. When we are in this centered place of being we are able to choose behavior that serves the greatest good.

So, how close are love and genius, really? We know that they are both mentioned far more than lived.