Inspirational Quotes
Words to motivate, inspire, and guide you.
Social Perception Quotes
CoolnessIdentityMusic CultureSelf-ExpressionSocial Perception Where I come from it was really unheard of to be at a party and someone says, 'What kind of music do you make?', and you say, 'Pop music.' You may as well have 'I'm not cool' stamped on your forehead.
Self-awarenessSocial PerceptionTimeVanity When your friends begin to flatter you on how young you look, it's a sure sign you're getting old.
Privilege and DiscriminationRace and IdentitySelf-awarenessSocial PerceptionSuccess and Opportunity Barack Obama would not be President if he were dark skin. You know what I mean? That's just the truth. I might not be as successful as I am now if I was dark skin.
FriendshipIdentityPrejudiceSocial Perception If I want to go to a party with a few male friends, it doesn't mean I'm gay.
FameIdentityIsolationLonelinessSocial Perception I don't think I could think of a single thing that's more isolating than being famous.
Collective JudgmentCriticismPublic OpinionReputationSocial Perception The public is the only critic whose opinion is worth anything at all.
CommunicationFriendshipGender EqualityPrejudiceSocial Perception I don't see why I can't have friends of both sexes without wild rumors being circulated. It's crazy.
AmbitionHumilityPersonalitySelf-PerceptionSocial Perception At home I am a nice guy: but I don't want the world to know. Humble people, I've found, don't get very far.
HumorIntrospectionSelf-awarenessSocial Perception If I read a book that impresses me, I have to take myself firmly by the hand, before I mix with other people; otherwise they would think my mind rather queer.
Cultural AppropriationGender and SexualityHistorical StereotypesRace and IdentitySocial Perception The Asian male has an interesting history as far as Western appropriation. At one point, we were completely sexless Chinamen building the railroads. Then, World War II came around, and it was like, Asian guys are coming after the white women. We became a menace for a second.