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“I would never have done what I'd done if I'd considered my father as somebody I wanted to please” quote by Robert Mapplethorpe
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“I would never have done what I'd done if I'd considered my father as somebody I wanted to please”

Robert Mapplethorpe

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Source Interview: 1995 interview in Artforum, Robert Mapplethorpe

Considering a parent’s expectations can dominate personal choices, leading to regret if not examined.

In simple terms: Parental approval can shape actions, sometimes wrongly.

Key Takeaway

Reflect on motivations beyond parental approval.

Themes

family dynamics personal autonomy regret

Mood

introspective conflicted

Type

philosophical reflective

When to use this quote

  • career decisions
  • artistic choices
  • family relationships
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

psychology identity social pressure

Questions to Reflect On

  • What would change if you acted for yourself?
  • How do you balance respect and autonomy?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on parental approval may limit authentic self‑expression.

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