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“But I would also tell them that I was a friend and I was a hero. I would tell them that I was not average in type, appearance, achievement, function and development. But then, being average is highly overrated. And, average or not, I was okay. Totally, completely and absolutely okay.” quote by Kathleen Cherry
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““But I would also tell them that I was a friend and I was a hero. I would tell them that I was not average in type, appearance, achievement, function and development. But then, being average is highly overrated. And, average or not, I was okay. Totally, completely and absolutely okay.””

Kathleen Cherry

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Embrace being a friend and hero, reject average as overrated, and accept personal worth without needing external validation.

In simple terms: Average is overrated; be a friend, hero, and okay.

Key Takeaway

Accept self-worth, defy mediocrity.

Themes

Friendship Self-acceptance Heroism Individuality

Mood

confident reassuring

Type

personal inspirational

When to use this quote

  • Personal journaling
  • Mentoring
  • Community building

Key Concepts

Psychology Self-esteem

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “average” mean to you?
  • How can you celebrate your uniqueness?
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