“I'm not a role model. I'm just a person who happens to be a little person.”
What this quote means
Verne Troyer, a little person actor, refuses the label of 'role model' and simply claims his humanity. This quote is a plea for individuality: he doesn't want to be reduced to his physique or a symbol. It reminds us that everyone is much more than their appearance or condition, and that we all have the right to be seen as complete persons, with our strengths and weaknesses. It applies whenever we feel judged on one aspect of our identity.
How to apply it daily
If you feel labeled by a characteristic, remember that you are a whole person. Express another facet of yourself in a conversation today.
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