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Most of us are not real eager to grow, myself included. We try to be happy by staying in the status quo.
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"Most of us are not real eager to grow, myself included. We try to be happy by staying in the status quo. But if we're not willing to be honest with ourselves about what we feel, we don't evolve"

- Olympia Dukakis

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In this quote, Olympia Dukakis is highlighting the human propensity to resist modification and growth. She acknowledges that even she fights with this, as most of us do. We frequently try to find happiness by remaining in our convenience zones and preventing any pain or difficulties. However, Dukakis argues that true growth and evolution can only take place if we are willing to be honest with ourselves about our feelings and face them head on. This requires self-reflection and a desire to get out of our comfort zones. Without this sincerity and desire to change, we will remain stagnant and unable to reach our complete capacity.

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Olympia Dukakis This quote is written / told by Olympia Dukakis between June 20, 1931 and May 1, 2021. She was a famous Actress from USA. The author also have 17 other quotes.

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