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Brave Quote by Mindy Kaling

“But it’s not that I think I’m so great. I just don’t hate myself. I do idiotic things all the time and I say crazy stuff I regret, but I don’t let everything traumatize me. And the scary thing I have noticed is that some people really feel uncomfortable around women who don’t hate themselves. So…” quote by Mindy Kaling
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““But it’s not that I think I’m so great. I just don’t hate myself. I do idiotic things all the time and I say crazy stuff I regret, but I don’t let everything traumatize me. And the scary thing I have noticed is that some people really feel uncomfortable around women who don’t hate themselves. So that’s why you need to be a little bit brave. People””

Mindy Kaling

About This Quote

Source TV: The Office (US) interview, 2015

She emphasizes self‑acceptance over perfection, urging bravery despite personal flaws and societal discomfort with confident women.

In simple terms: Accept yourself, be brave despite flaws.

Key Takeaway

Embrace confidence, challenge norms.

Themes

self‑acceptance confidence gender norms bravery

Mood

reflective empowering

Type

personal motivational

When to use this quote

  • workplace interactions
  • public speaking
  • dating
  • leadership

Key Concepts

self‑esteem social perception authenticity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does self‑acceptance affect your relationships?
  • What fears hold you back from being brave?
A Different Perspective

Some may still reject confidence, seeing it as arrogance.

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