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Actress Quote by Cicely Tyson

“I don't condemn anyone for making their choices. If someone chooses those roles, fine. But not for me. When someone stops me and says, You're the reason I became an actress, that lets me know I made the right decision” quote by Cicely Tyson
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“I don't condemn anyone for making their choices. If someone chooses those roles, fine. But not for me. When someone stops me and says, You're the reason I became an actress, that lets me know I made the right decision”

Cicely Tyson

About This Quote

Source Interview: 2020 interview with The Guardian, 2020

Accepting personal responsibility for one’s own path without blaming others, emphasizing autonomy and self‑validation

In simple terms: Own your choices; don’t blame others

Key Takeaway

Make decisions based on self‑belief

Themes

autonomy self‑responsibility identity

Mood

reflective determined

Type

advice personal narrative

When to use this quote

  • career decisions
  • creative pursuits
  • relationships
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

Existentialism personal agency

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance personal agency with societal pressures?
  • When is it appropriate to accept blame for outcomes?
A Different Perspective

May overlook external factors influencing choices

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