Fierce lessons from Simone de Beauvoir: owning your life 💪

Sometimes, you just need to hear a voice that won’t back down. This is Simone de Beauvoir in All Said and Done, speaking straight from the heart: “What I’m sure of is that I will get out of this situation. The first eighteen years of my life made me who I am; I won’t betray them. I can’t imagine abandoning my ambitions or hopes, the very things that give meaning to my life.” She doesn’t wait around for life to happen — she takes charge, even if it means running into dead ends. She’s tough, but also hungry for growth. “I’m not easily hurt. If criticism is wrong, I ignore it. If it’s right, I welcome it. They can call me a feminist or intellectual all they want — I just am who I am, responsible for myself.” Growing up meant freedom for her, and even in the darkest days, she held on to hope. “Generally, I don’t care about how others see me. Those images are contradictory and meaningless, and I don’t waste my time on them.” She looked ahead excitedly, eager to build a life that would leave lasting memories. “Whether or not I leave Jacques, I will resume my studies, write, and eventually walk away from him. I will face many obstacles, but both hardship and ease will help me grow.” She lived fully, never fearing aging. Always curious, always with purpose — until the very end. If you ever doubt your own strength, learn from Beauvoir: own your life. #Entertainment #Books #FeministReads #SimoneDeBeauvoir #WomenPower