Attitude Quote by Margaret Cho
“I've spent so much time feeling ugly and being treated as ugly as a result. But I changed my attitude and said, “I’m beautiful because I love everybody as much as I can. I’m beautiful because I have wonderful friends. And I’m beautiful because I say I am. I’ve earned it, and I’m gonna be it.”
About This Quote
Source Stand-up: Margaret Cho: The Legend of Margaret Cho, 2005
She reframes self‑worth through love, friendship, and self‑affirmation, overcoming internalized ugliness.
In simple terms: Self‑worth comes from love and self‑affirmation.
Key Takeaway
Embrace love, affirm yourself, seek supportive friends.
Themes
self‑esteem
affirmation
friendship
self‑acceptance
Mood
hopeful
empowering
Type
inspirational
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- mental health counseling
- support groups
- daily affirmations
Key Concepts
psychology
positive self‑talk
social support
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you practice daily self‑affirmation?
- What supportive relationships can you nurture?
A Different Perspective
Self‑affirmation may not change external judgments; societal bias persists.
![“Something as important as marriage equality, which is now a constitutional right [in the USA], is something that cannot be denied. It's also very un-Christian, if you think about the way Christ was and Christ's teachings. This is not loving. This is anger. This is hatred. This is bigotry. And it's…” quote by Margaret Cho](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/92d/margaret-cho-1136_bigotry_something-as-important-as-marriage-equal_140839.jpg)
