Ballerina Quote by Misty Copeland
![“Some people even think that I'm still just not right for it [ballet]. And I think it's shocking because they hear those words from critics saying I'm too bulky, I'm too busty. And then they meet me in person and they're like, you look like a ballerina. And I think it's just something maybe that I…” quote by Misty Copeland](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/dda/misty-copeland-2012_ballerina_some-people-even-think-that-i-m-still-ju_2708495.jpg)
“Some people even think that I'm still just not right for it [ballet]. And I think it's shocking because they hear those words from critics saying I'm too bulky, I'm too busty. And then they meet me in person and they're like, you look like a ballerina. And I think it's just something maybe that I will never escape from, those people who are narrow-minded. But my mission, my voice, my story, my message, is not for them. And I think it's more important to think of the people that I am influencing and helping to see a broader picture of what beauty is.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 2020 Ballet Documentary, Misty Copeland
Reject narrow standards; redefine beauty through diverse representation.
In simple terms: Beauty isn’t one shape; it’s many.
Key Takeaway
Champion inclusive definitions of beauty.
Themes
beauty
diversity
empowerment
Mood
determined
hopeful
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- ballet
- media
- social activism
Key Concepts
body positivity
representation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you model broader beauty standards?
- Who can you inspire with your story?
A Different Perspective
Changing perceptions takes time and resistance.
![“I used to want to be a war photographer, and I used to want to be a ballerina and a comedian. I used to want to be a writer. I invalidated myself; it’s a mistake for me. [...] There’s just a lot of stuff that really moves me, and I don’t know how to express it, and I just want to try to do the…” quote by Cat Power](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/30a/cat-power-19278_ballerina_i-used-to-want-to-be-a-war-photographer_189452.jpg)
