Advantage Quote by James Durbin
“I have Tourettes and Aspergers, but Tourrets and Aspergers don't have me. You know, I'm doing what I can to suppress it and I don't let it take advantage of me. It's not who I am. You know, I'm James Durbin. Like I said in the beginning, I am here to show America who I am, and it is what it is.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Television talk show, 2015
He asserts his identity beyond his conditions, refusing to let them define him.
In simple terms: He refuses to let his conditions define him.
Key Takeaway
Own your narrative despite challenges.
Themes
disability
identity
resilience
Mood
determined
inspirational
Type
personal
motivational
When to use this quote
- public speaking
- advocacy work
- personal branding
- support groups
Key Concepts
self-advocacy
mental health
public perception
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you support others with similar conditions?
- What strategies help maintain self‑esteem?
A Different Perspective
Societal stigma can still limit opportunities.
![“Next came the Patent laws. These began in England in 1624; and, in this country, with the adoption of our constitution. Before then [these?], any man might instantly use what another had invented; so that the inventor had no special advantage from his own invention. The patent system changed this…” quote by Abraham Lincoln](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/449/abraham-lincoln-88_adoption_next-came-the-patent-laws-these-began-in_1828.jpg)
