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“Why don't you like being you for a change? Just be different and don't hate yourself and feel very good about all your different desires and all the things you didn't want and want. Go get them all, and see what it's like.” quote by Frederick Lenz
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“Why don't you like being you for a change? Just be different and don't hate yourself and feel very good about all your different desires and all the things you didn't want and want. Go get them all, and see what it's like.”

Frederick Lenz

About This Quote

Source Book: The Essential Teachings, 1995

Embrace self‑acceptance and explore all desires, rejecting self‑hatred to achieve fulfillment.

In simple terms: Accept yourself, pursue desires.

Key Takeaway

Love yourself, explore.

Themes

self‑acceptance desire growth

Mood

introspective encouraging

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • therapy
  • creative pursuits
  • relationship building

Key Concepts

humanism psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • Which desires feel authentic?
  • How can you balance opposing wants?
A Different Perspective

Desires may conflict, causing confusion.

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