"When somebody gives up their friends and everything they do just to be with a person, they wake up miserable one day. They're denying themselves for no real reason other than they think that's the thing to do"
- Brian Austin Green
About this Quote
In this quote, Brian Austin Green is highlighting the threats of sacrificing one's own identity and relationships for the sake of being with someone else. He suggests that when someone quits their good friends and interests just to please their partner, they might ultimately awaken sensation dissatisfied and unfinished. Green thinks that this habits is unnecessary and ultimately harmful, as it involves denying oneself for no valid reason besides societal pressure or the belief that it is the "best" thing to do. He motivates people to prioritize their own joy and authenticity, rather than conforming to social expectations.
"The man who makes everything that leads to happiness depends upon himself, and not upon other men, has adopted the very best plan for living happily. This is the man of moderation, the man of manly character and of wisdom"