Borderline Quote by Zoe Kazan
“I think everyone is always asking themselves, How is my work meaningful, how is my life meaningful? As I get older, I feel like who I am as a person and a citizen is more important than who I am in my work. But I do think it reframed slightly for me, how much I have to care about a project in order to want to do it. Sometimes, obviously, you have a take a job for money. But I think I'm quicker now when I get a script that's, say, borderline misogynist, I'm not going to go in for it. I'm thinking more about what I'm putting into the world.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast with The Guardian, 2023
The quote reflects a shift from seeking personal identity through work to valuing personal and civic identity, and emphasizes ethical responsibility in choosing projects.
In simple terms: Work is less about identity, more about ethical impact.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize projects that align with your values.
Themes
identity
ethics
career
personal growth
Mood
thoughtful
reflective
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- job selection
- project evaluation
- career counseling
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
existentialism
ethical decision making
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you assess a project's ethical impact?
- What values guide your career choices?
A Different Perspective
Balancing financial needs with ethical standards can be challenging.
