Always Quote by Lauren Bacall
“I wasn't brought up as a society girl to go to balls and be a debutante and marry the social set and money and go to parties. No one in my family lived like that. And I never wanted to live like that. I was brought up to believe in work. I always wanted a career. Always.”
About This Quote
A personal ethos centered on work and career can outweigh societal expectations of traditional femininity.
In simple terms: Work over social debutante life.
Key Takeaway
Career defines identity.
Themes
gender roles
career
individualism
social expectations
Mood
determined
defiant
Type
autobiographical
social commentary
When to use this quote
- career counseling
- women’s empowerment groups
- non‑traditional career paths
Key Concepts
self‑determination
Practical Applications
- set professional goals early
- seek mentors
Questions to Reflect On
- How does one balance ambition with personal life?
- What societal pressures persist for women today?
A Different Perspective
Neglecting personal relationships may lead to isolation.
![“Everything in this country [the US] has got to be good looks and unlined faces and thin bodies and people running around in skirts slit up to their ass. It has nothing to do with thinking or with being a human being. There is life in mature people; it's not all over at 24½.” quote by Lauren Bacall](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/1f0/lauren-bacall-2297_ass_everything-in-this-country-the-us-has-go_314596.jpg)
