Brother Quote by Angelina Jolie
“My earliest memories are of my brother, pointing the home video camera at me and saying, "C'mon, Ange, give us a show!" Neither of my parents ever said, "Be quiet! Stop talking!" I remember my father looking me in the eye and asking, "What are you thinking? What are you feeling?" That's what I do in my job now - I say. "OK, how do I feel about this?" And I immediately know, because that's how I grew up.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Oprah Winfrey Show, 2006
She describes how childhood curiosity and emotional awareness shaped her professional approach ofasking about feelings to gain insight.
In simple terms: Childhood curiosity taught her to ask about feelings at work.
Key Takeaway
Use emotional awareness to understand situations.
Themes
self-awareness
emotional intelligence
communication
Mood
reflective
empathetic
Type
inspirational
personal
When to use this quote
- leadership meetings
- therapy sessions
- creative brainstorming
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
psychology
mindfulness
Questions to Reflect On
- How does asking about feelings improve decision making?
- When might emotional focus hinder objectivity?
A Different Perspective
May overlook factual analysis if overemphasizing feelings.
