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.
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