Confidence Quote by Emily Nagoski
““The day you were born, the world had a choice about what to teach you about your body. It could have taught you to live with confidence and joy inside your body. It could have taught you that your body and your sexuality are beautiful gifts. But instead, the world taught you to feel critical of and dissatisfied with your sexuality and your body. You were taught to value and expect something from your sexuality that does not match what your sexuality actually is. You were told a story about what would happen in your sexual life, and that story was false. You were lied to. I am pissed, on your behalf, at the world for that lie. And I’m working to create a world that doesn’t lie to women about their bodies anymore.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Come As You Are by Emily Nagoski, 2017
Society often teaches women to distrust and devalue their bodies and sexuality, creating false narratives that cause shame and dissatisfaction.
In simple terms: The world lies to women about their bodies, causing shame.
Key Takeaway
Challenge those lies and reclaim body confidence.
Themes
body image
sexuality
self‑esteem
feminism
Mood
angry
determined
hopeful
Type
motivational
activist
inspirational
When to use this quote
- therapy
- sex education
- media literacy
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
social conditioning
psychology
empowerment
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you reframe the story you’ve been told?
- What steps can you take to honor your body’s truth?
A Different Perspective
The narrative can be reinforced by cultural norms and personal experiences.
