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“I'm happy to see you so well-settled here. Now you must make an effort, you must become somebody. I don't care what you do later, only try to be the best. Even if you become a cabaret dance, better that you dance at the lido than in a hole in the wall.” quote by Marjane Satrapi
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““I'm happy to see you so well-settled here. Now you must make an effort, you must become somebody. I don't care what you do later, only try to be the best. Even if you become a cabaret dance, better that you dance at the lido than in a hole in the wall.””

Marjane Satrapi

About This Quote

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

Encourages striving for excellence and choosing a respectable path over a degrading one.

In simple terms: Aim for the best, avoid lowly choices.

Key Takeaway

Pursue dignity and quality.

Themes

ambition integrity choices

Mood

determined reflective

Type

motivational advice

When to use this quote

  • career planning
  • artistic pursuits
  • personal development
  • ethical decisions

Key Concepts

self‑actualization social status

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “being the best” mean to you?
  • How can you balance ambition with authenticity?
A Different Perspective

Success may demand sacrifice and risk of failure.

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