Never change yourself for anyone. If they say you need to change... they're probably the ones who need to change.— Author Unknown
What this quote means
If someone's approval depends on you becoming a different person, the problem is usually their expectations, not your character. Growth you choose is healthy. Changing who you are to keep someone happy is not. The quote asks you to tell those two apart.
When to share it: Send it to a friend who is bending themselves out of shape for a partner, boss or friend group.
Who said it?
The original author is unknown. The line has been shared widely online for years without a confirmed source, so we credit it as Author Unknown rather than guess.
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