--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: That's the person I plan on being for a…" description: "\"That's the person I plan on being for a very long time: someone who stands up, someone who is an advocate for people, [even if it's for] something that..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/55e/zendaya-4755_diversity_that-s-the-person-i-plan-on-being-for-a_202132.jpg" --- # That's the person I plan on being for a very long time… ![“That's the person I plan on being for a very long time: someone who stands up, someone who is an advocate for people, [even if it's for] something that some people think is only hair. I think it's more than just that. I want to be a spokesperson for self-love and for diversity.” quote by Zendaya](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/55e/zendaya-4755_diversity_that-s-the-person-i-plan-on-being-for-a_202132.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/55e/zendaya-4755_diversity_that-s-the-person-i-plan-on-being-for-a_202132.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/55e/zendaya-4755_diversity_that-s-the-person-i-plan-on-being-for-a_202132.jpg) > “That's the person I plan on being for a very long time: someone who stands up, someone who is an advocate for people, \[even if it's for\] something that some people think is only hair. I think it's more than just that. I want to be a spokesperson for self-love and for diversity.” [Zendaya](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/zendaya/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. She as to be an advocate for self‑love and diversity, challenging narrow beauty standards. **In simple terms:** She promotes self‑love and diversity beyond hair. Key Takeaway Champion inclusive representation and self‑acceptance. Themes identity diversity self‑love advocacy beauty standards Mood hopeful determined Type motivational social. When to use this quote - fashion campaigns - public speaking - social media advocacy - community workshops Key Concepts social justice media representation personal empowerment Questions to Reflect On - How will you model inclusive values? - What barriers exist to diverse representation? 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I…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/beck/i-m-the-artist-formally-known-as-beck-i-have-a-genius-wig-when-i-put/) [Beck](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/beck/) > [I think hair gel was invented to make it easier to identify assholes from a distance.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/demetri-martin/i-think-hair-gel-was-invented-to-make-it-easier-to-identify-assholes/) [Demetri Martin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/demetri-martin/) ## More by Zendaya > [I go to the real world, not the Internet.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/zendaya/i-go-to-the-real-world-not-the-internet/) [Zendaya](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/zendaya/) > [ \[Diversity\] is the future. You can't stop it. It's going where it's going, so I choose to be with the future. ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/zendaya/diversity-is-the-future-you-can-t-stop-it-it-s-going-where-it-s-going/) [Zendaya](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/zendaya/) > [I've been blessed with good eyebrows, and I've worked very hard for them. 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