Brene Brown Quotes

Wear your heart on your skin in this life.

Being vulnerable is not a sign of weakness. It's a sign of strength.

Courage originally meant "To speak one's mind by telling all one's heart

True bravery is being exactly who you are, imperfections included. Vulnerability is the most precious gift you can give.

Courage, the original definition of courage, when it first came into the English language -- it's from the Latin word "cor," meaning "heart" - and the original definition was to tell the story of who you are with your whole heart.

Speak your mind, even if your voice shakes.

I think it's good to be a little more fearless in saying what you feel. In not being scared of the repercussions of that.

The thing is, is to raise your hand. It's not to hide, and it's not to try and pretend or do anything like that. You raise your hand, that's the best thing about it.

I feel like my honesty gives people the freedom to talk about things they wouldn't otherwise.

I think that a man should not be shy; you should say what you really think and feel - put it out there.

I've given myself permission to say whatever's on my mind when I'm on stage.

When I first started writing songs and being very explicit, it was hard, but one of the main things people respond to in my writing is that 'just say it' attitude of my songs. There really is nothing personal or private; it's all universal, if you can just find the courage to be open about your life.

I used to be so afraid to say what I really think.

I found that the more truthful and vulnerable I was, the more empowering it was for me.

I almost envy people who say whatever they want.

I've been the type of guy, I've always been very forthcoming with how I feel. And that it doesn't make you less of a man to like go and be like, 'This is how I feel about you. This is the truth.'

For me as an actor, daring is to tell the truth - to be yourself, no matter how the world interacts with that.

I have come to believe over and over again that what is most important to me must be spoken, made verbal and shared, even at the risk of having it bruised or misunderstood.

Asking in faith requires honesty, effort, commitment, and persistence.

I'm not afraid to be bluntly honest in my songs, even if it means I'm discovering things about myself that I'd rather not.

I think sexy is vulnerability, and there's no way you can act vulnerable. It just has to be there.

Write books only if you are going to say in them the things you would never dare confide to anyone.

Songwriting is the most terrifying thing to me, because you are really laying your heart out there.

To stand up on the stage is to say to many people: Look at me. How can you do that without speaking the only truth you know? There is no such thing as an uncommitted actor.

I feel like my secret magic trick that separates me from a lot of my peers is the bravery to be vulnerable and truthful and honest.