Told Quote by Shane Koyczan
““but I want to tell them that all of this shit is just debris leftover when we finally decide to smash all the things we thought we used to be and if you can’t see anything beautiful about yourself get a better mirror look a little closer stare a little longer because there’s something inside you that made you keep trying despite everyone who told you to quit you built a cast around your broken heart and signed it yourself you signed it “they were wrong” because maybe you didn’t belong to a group or a click maybe they decided to pick you last for basketball or everything maybe you used to bring bruises and broken teeth to show and tell but never told because how can you hold your ground if everyone around you wants to bury you beneath it you have to believe that they were wrong they have to be wrong””
About This Quote
Source Spoken Word Poem: “The Mirror” (2020)
The poet urges self‑acceptance, urging listeners to look deeper beyond external judgments, recognizing inner resilience despite societal rejection.
In simple terms: Look within for self‑acceptance despite external criticism.
Key Takeaway
Believe in your inner strength and reject others’ doubts.
Themes
self‑acceptance
resilience
identity
Mood
inspirational
hopeful
Type
poetic
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal struggle
- self‑reflection
- overcoming rejection
Key Concepts
inner strength
social alienation
Questions to Reflect On
- What inner qualities help you persist?
- How can you support others feeling marginalized?
A Different Perspective
Self‑criticism can still undermine confidence.
