Quotes about Authenticity

It's a beautiful way to put it: Leave the poetry in what you make. When something becomes too polished, it loses its soul. It seems robotic. So talk like you really talk. Reveal things that others are unwilling to discuss. Be upfront about your shortcomings. Show the latest version of what you're working on, even if you're not done yet. It's OK if it's not perfect. You might not seem as professional, but you will seem a lot more genuine.

Don't be afraid to show your flaws. Imperfections are real and people respond to real. It's why we like real flowers that wilt, not perfect plastic ones that never change. Don't worry about how you're supposed to sound and how you're supposed to act. Show the world what you're really like, warts and all.

Do not accept anything as love which lacks truth.

The real loneliness is living among all these kind people who only ask one to pretend.

What is the way out of shame? It is the way of humility, not humiliation. It is the way of being known, not exposed.

What does your worship look like? Anxiety, despair, shopping, primping, acting like someone you aren't, acting stupid when you are smart, or acting like you don't care when you do? Why do you do it? You are hoping that, if you worship it correctly, the idol will give you what you want. But idols are notoriously slow in responding.

You can't have a deeper relationship if you won't allow yourself to be known.

Don't listen to their words, fix your attention on their deeds.

We pride ourselves on nothing but the courage to be trivial. For a person is simple in his striving for truth, and it is honest to admit this openly.

the miracles were not intended to authenticate the teaching of Jesus, but to surround His life with a guard of honour."20

An unexciting truth may be eclipsed by a thrilling lie.

We are on this planet but once, and to spend it holding back our gushing appreciation of the things that light us up is a shameful waste.