--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Be true. Be as true and honest with…" description: "\"Be true. Be as true and honest with yourself as you can and then you've just got to let it go from there out into the universe. Whatever happens after ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ec8/pegi-young-26603_being-true_be-true-be-as-true-and-honest-with-yours_2845336.jpg" --- # Be true. Be as true and honest with yourself as you can… ![“Be true. Be as true and honest with yourself as you can and then you've just got to let it go from there out into the universe. Whatever happens after that, I have no control of, but I do have control of what I'm willing to put out there.” quote by Pegi Young](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ec8/pegi-young-26603_being-true_be-true-be-as-true-and-honest-with-yours_2845336.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ec8/pegi-young-26603_being-true_be-true-be-as-true-and-honest-with-yours_2845336.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ec8/pegi-young-26603_being-true_be-true-be-as-true-and-honest-with-yours_2845336.jpg) > “Be true. Be as true and honest with yourself as you can and then you've just got to let it go from there out into the universe. Whatever happens after that, I have no control of, but I do have control of what I'm willing to put out there.” [Pegi Young](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/pegi-young/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Being authentic and honest with oneself, then releasing intentions to the universe, acknowledges limited control over outcomes while emphasizing personal responsibility for what one contributes. **In simple terms:** Be honest, let go, control what you give. Key Takeaway Practice authenticity and release expectations. Themes authenticity letting go personal responsibility Mood inspirational reflective Type philosophical motivational When to use this quote - creative projects - relationship building - career planning - personal growth Key Concepts spirituality self‑awareness Questions to Reflect On - What truth are you holding back? - How do you balance effort with acceptance? 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