Accept Quote by John Ashbery
“Then let yourself love all that you take delight in Accept yourself whole, accept the heritage That shaped you and is passed on from age to age Down to your entity. Remain mysterious; Rather than be pure, accept yourself as numerous.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The End of the World” by John Ashbery, 1975
Embrace all parts of yourself, including joys, heritage, and mysteries, rather than striving for a single pure identity.
In simple terms: Accept yourself fully, with all influences and complexities.
Key Takeaway
Celebrate your whole self.
Themes
self‑acceptance
identity
complexity
Mood
reflective
introspective
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- personal growth
- therapy
- mindfulness
Key Concepts
psychology
humanism
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you honor your heritage while evolving?
- What parts of yourself do you hide?
A Different Perspective
Pure self‑image can be limiting and unrealistic.
