We are taught you must blame your father, your sisters, your brothers, the school, the teachers - but never blame yourself. It's never your fault. But it's always your fault, because if you wanted to change you're the one who has got to change.

Katharine Hepburn
About This Quote

The idea of "blaming yourself" is a far cry from our modern psychological understanding. In fact, it's a bit old-fashioned. We now understand that there are situations beyond your control and that you can't always change the outcomes of your life. We've learned to accept the fact that we're not responsible for everything that goes wrong in our lives. However, this quote points out that if you want to change something about yourself, you have to understand that you have to put your foot down and take the initiative to make those changes happen.

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