Accept no one’s definition of your life; define yourself. Harvey Fierstein’s bold reminder calls us to claim our own stories. These quotes explore the courage, humor, and heart of true acceptance. ✨

Flow with whatever may happen and let your mind be free. Stay centered by accepting whatever you are doing. ~ Chuang Tzu

True freedom lies in the realization and calm acceptance of the fact that there may very well be no perfect answer. ~ Allen Reid McGinnis

Don't worry about the rejections... The better or more personal you are, the less likely they are of acceptance. ~ Robert Henri, The Art Spirit

The spirit of rejection finds its support in the consciousness of separateness; the spirit of acceptance finds its base in the consciousness of unity. ~ Rabindranath Tagore

You play the hand you're dealt. I think the game's worthwhile. ~ Christopher Reeve

If you don’t accept yourself, you won’t live fully... ~ Victoria Moran, Fit from Within

There is no formula for success except perhaps an unconditional acceptance of life. ~ Artur Rubinstein

Accepting oneself does not preclude an attempt to become better. ~ Flannery O'Connor

Once the anger has departed, there is hope that love and acceptance can take its place. ~ Sarfraz Manzoor

Accept complete responsibility for understanding and being understood. ~ Brian Tracy

Accept everything about yourself — that is the beginning and the end — no apologies, no regrets. ~ Clark E. Moustakas

Accept failure as a normal part of living... ~ Tom Greening

Accept that we all can be hurt... If we can take the worst, take the risk. ~ Joyce Brothers

Accept that some days you're the pigeon and some days you're the statue. ~ Roger C. Anderson