--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: How would you feel if you were told…" description: "\"How would you feel if you were told you're not good enough, smart enough, pretty enough. Nobody really tells the truth anymore. Thats what Im afraid no..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ec7/aleah-34113_courage_how-would-you-feel-if-you-were-told-you_1801716.jpg" --- # How would you feel if you were told you're not good… ![“How would you feel if you were told you're not good enough, smart enough, pretty enough. Nobody really tells the truth anymore. Thats what Im afraid not being told the truth also of, not being enough, not good enough, not smart enough, and not pretty enough. Why, you think Im gonna let myself get…” quote by Aleah](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ec7/aleah-34113_courage_how-would-you-feel-if-you-were-told-you_1801716.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ec7/aleah-34113_courage_how-would-you-feel-if-you-were-told-you_1801716.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ec7/aleah-34113_courage_how-would-you-feel-if-you-were-told-you_1801716.jpg) > “How would you feel if you were told you're not good enough, smart enough, pretty enough. Nobody really tells the truth anymore. Thats what Im afraid not being told the truth also of, not being enough, not good enough, not smart enough, and not pretty enough. Why, you think Im gonna let myself get hurt again. I'm stronger than I was yesterday.” [Aleah](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/aleah/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The speaker confronts feelings of inadequacy, resolves to become stronger and reject self‑doubt. **In simple terms:** Feeling not good enough, but choosing resilience. Key Takeaway Embrace growth and reject self‑criticism. Themes self‑esteem resilience growth Mood hopeful determined Type motivational inspirational When to use this quote - journaling - therapy - support groups Key Concepts self‑talk personal development mental health Questions to Reflect On - What steps will you take to build confidence? - How can you support others feeling inadequate? A Different Perspective May simplify complex emotional struggles. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Courage](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/courage/) [Good enough](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/good-enough/) [Truth](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/truth/) ## Related quotes > [“Break a body, grow a better body. 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