Good Quote by Shonda Rhimes
“In my house, you got in trouble if you didn't speak up. My mom would be furious at us if we went to school and behaved nicely if someone treated us badly. If we got in trouble because we had yelled at them or told them that they were wrong, my mother would be like, 'Good job.'”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Unknown, personal anecdote
Encouraging speaking up is praised, while silence is condemned, highlighting a value on assertiveness.
In simple terms: Speak up, stay silent is discouraged.
Speak boldly, stay silent.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- school environment
- family upbringing
- personal development
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When did you learn to speak up?
- How does family shape your voice?
Silence may be safe in some cultures.