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“The message I hope to have sent is just the example of being yourself. I tell this to my students: It's not about copying me or my logic systems. It's about allowing yourself to be yourself.” quote by Frank Gehry
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“The message I hope to have sent is just the example of being yourself. I tell this to my students: It's not about copying me or my logic systems. It's about allowing yourself to be yourself.”

Frank Gehry

About This Quote

Source Interview: Public talk, Frank Gehry, 2015

Encourages authentic self‑expression over imitation, urging individuals to trust their own instincts and ideas.

In simple terms: Be true to yourself, not a copy of others.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate personal authenticity.

Themes

authenticity creativity individualism

Mood

inspired reflective

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • teaching
  • design practice
  • personal development
  • leadership

Key Concepts

self‑actualization originality confidence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you differentiate between inspiration and imitation?
  • What steps help you trust your own ideas?
A Different Perspective

May overlook the value of learning from mentors.

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