Dark ages Quote by Kristen Proby
““What do you think of my hair?” It’s heaven. “It’s fine.” “You don’t like it.” He shrugs again. “I liked it long.” For half a second, I regret chopping it off, taking it from almost reaching my butt to just barely reaching my shoulders. But then I let it roll off of me because I do like it. I have to live with it. No man is ever going to tell me how I should wear my hair. This isn’t the dark ages.””
About This Quote
The speaker reflects on personal autonomy over appearance, rejecting external judgments and embracing self‑acceptance despite fleeting regrets.
In simple terms: Self‑acceptance of appearance;
Key Takeaway
Own your look;
Themes
self‑acceptance
autonomy
confidence
Mood
reflective
defiant
Type
personal essay
narrative
When to use this quote
- social pressure
- personal style
- hair decisions
Key Concepts
identity
self‑image
Questions to Reflect On
- How does you‑acceptance affect your confidence?
- What would change if you ignored others’ opinions?
A Different Perspective
External opinions can still affect confidence.
![“That's the person I plan on being for a very long time: someone who stands up, someone who is an advocate for people, [even if it's for] something that some people think is only hair. I think it's more than just that. I want to be a spokesperson for self-love and for diversity.” quote by Zendaya](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/55e/zendaya-4755_diversity_that-s-the-person-i-plan-on-being-for-a_202132.jpg)
![“[S]he hardly deserved to be labeled a witch.' 'I find it hard to believe anyone could take such a thing seriously. This isn't the Dark Ages.' 'All ages are dark, Hayden,' Grey said gently.” quote by Connie Brockway](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7f2/connie-brockway-8905_dark-ages_s-he-hardly-deserved-to-be-labeled-a-wit_47324.jpg)
