Bridges Quote by Nikki Giovanni
“BEFORE YOU JUMP OFF A BRIDGE OR HANG YOURSELF OR BE UNHAPPY PLEASE CONSIDER: LIVE FOR YOURSELF; THOSE WHO HATE YOU HAVE NO PURCHASE”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Live for Yourself, 2018
Encourages self‑love and resilience against negativity before making drastic choices.
In simple terms: Love yourself before despair.
Key Takeaway
Choose self‑care over self‑destruction.
Themes
self‑love
resilience
mental health
Mood
reflective
encouraging
Type
inspirational
psychological
When to use this quote
- personal crises
- mental health support
- self‑help strategies
Key Concepts
psychology
emotional wellbeing
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps can you take to nurture self‑worth?
- How can you seek help when feeling hopeless?
A Different Perspective
May oversimplify complex mental health issues.
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![“[To become a poet] The most important thing is to pay attention. The next would probably be to read; it's so important to pay attention. It keeps you from being bored, and I might add it keeps you from being boorish.” quote by Nikki Giovanni](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/27b/nikki-giovanni-1757_add_to-become-a-poet-the-most-important-thin_189198.jpg)
