Deserve Quote by Taylor Schilling
“There is something so sad about going online and seeing almost everyone shouting ‘Notice me, notice me!’ Which is such a human desire—to be acknowledged. But me responding to that with some sort of ‘You’re noticed, you’re seen’ only perpetuates the loneliness. Because I’m not seeing you; I’m not noticing you. And whoever you are, you so deserve to be noticed and valued. I feel lucky to have not grown up with the Internet because it forced me to get out, struggle and be so messy.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast “The Longest Shortest Time”, 2018
People crave acknowledgment online, yet superficial validation deepens isolation; genuine recognition requires true attention and care.
In simple terms: Online praise can increase loneliness.
Key Takeaway
Give authentic attention, not empty affirmation.
Themes
loneliness
validation
authenticity
digital culture
Mood
reflective
empathetic
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- online communities
- friendships
- mental health support
- social media use
Key Concepts
psychology
social media dynamics
human need
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we foster genuine connection online?
- What does true acknowledgment look like?
A Different Perspective
Superficial acknowledgment may feel rewarding but fails to meet deeper relational needs.
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