Something to think about
My absolute favourite movie quote is from Christopher Nolan's Batman Begins. For those of you who haven't watched the movie, let me build up to it.
Bruce Wayne (Batman) is at a fancy restaurant for dinner with some of his friends. He is getting drunk, and the girls he has brought with him are taking a dip in the pool area, which is not meant for swimming. When he gets asked to leave by a waiter, he buys the restaurant. Basically, he can be seen acting like a typical eccentric billionaire.
As he's leaving the restaurant, with a girl on each arm, stumbling his way out, he's spotted by his childhood friend Rachel. Rachel, seeing the state of Bruce, looks very disappointed in him. They were seeing each other after a long time, and Rachel was visibly disappointed to see Bruce acting like this.
Bruce sees the look of disappointment on Rachel's face and says, "This is not me. Underneath this, I am more." Trying to convince Rachel that he's still that wonderful boy she considered a friend. Rachel replies, "It's not who you are underneath, but what you do, that defines you."
Later in the movie, Batman saves Rachel's life, and as he's about to go fight the main villain, Rachel asks him to at least tell her his name. He turns around and says, "It's not who I am underneath, but what I do, that defines me." After hearing this, Rachel realises that Batman is her old friend Bruce Wayne.
I believe this is not only a great movie quote but also a great philosophy of life. Oftentimes, the perception we have of ourselves does not align with who we really are. At the end of the day, it is our actions that define who we really are. We can say that we are hardworking, honest, reliable, and what have you, but if our actions don't reflect it, then it's simply not true. I believe this simple change of perspective can really give you a productive mindset and save you from blaming others or blaming circumstances. Thanks for reading.
Maybe you guys can share something you find to be very meaningful? Also, the last time I made a post like this, people told me to stop acting like I'm deep 😑😑 Do those of us who aren't ready for marriage and don't make rishta/dating posts not have a right to write posts? 🥲