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60 Powerful Brené Brown Quotes That Will Inspire You

Damien Thomas

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Brene Brown Quotes

I really think that you are going to enjoy reading this collection of Brené Brown quotes.

Dr. Brené Brown is a research professor at the University of Houston. She is famously known for her TED talk, “The Power of Vulnerability” which has been viewed more than 60 million times!

Brené Brown has spent over 20 years studying courage, vulnerability, shame and empathy.

She has written 6 bestselling books: ‘The Gifts of Imperfection’, ‘Daring Greatly’, ‘Rising Strong’, ‘Braving the Wilderness’, ‘Dare to Lead’ and most recently ‘Atlas of the Heart’.

She is also the host of two award-winning podcasts, ‘Unlocking Us’ and ‘Dare to Lead’.

Brené Brown is also the first researcher to have a filmed lecture on Netflix, and in 2022, she launched a show on HBO Max that focused on her book, ‘Atlas of the Heart’.

The following Brené Brown quotes will remind us all that our self-worth is not just determined by our achievements, but also by our willingness to authentically show up and let the real us be seen.

I hope that the Brené Brown quotes below will inspire you to be more courageous, embrace your imperfections, and to never stop growing as a person.

The journey to self-discovery is an exciting one, and with the following Brené Brown Quotes as your guide, you can begin to unlock your true potential and start to live a more meaningful and fulfilling life.

 

Brené Brown Quotes

1. “What we know matters, but who we are matters more.” ― Brené Brown

 

Brene Brown Quote

 

2. “Authenticity is the daily practice of letting go of who we think we’re supposed to be and embracing who we are.” ― Brené Brown

 

3. “Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen.” ― Brené Brown

 

Brene Brown Quote About Courage

 

4. “Imperfections are not inadequacies; they are reminders that we’re all in this together.” ― Brené Brown

 

5. “We can only love others as much as we love ourselves.” ― Brené Brown Quote

 

Brene Brown Self Love Quote

 

6. “Vulnerability is not winning or losing; it’s having the courage to show up and be seen when we have no control over the outcome.” ― Brené Brown

 

7. “Sometimes the bravest and most important thing you can do is just show up.” ― Brené Brown

 

Brene Brown Just Show Up Quote

 

8. “At the end of the day, at the end of the week, at the end of my life, I want to say that I contributed more than I criticized.” ― Brené Brown

 

9. “The willingness to show up changes us, It makes us a little braver each time.” ― Brené Brown

 

Inspirational Brene Brown Quote

 

Inspirational Brené Brown Quotes

10. “When we own our stories, we avoid being trapped as characters in stories someone else is telling.” ― Brené Brown

 

11. “You are imperfect, you are wired for struggle, but you are worthy of love and belonging.” ― Brené Brown

 

Being Imperfect Brene Brown Quote

 

12. “Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity and change.” ― Brené Brown

 

13. “Love is not something we give or get; it is something that we nurture and grow.” ― Brené Brown

 

Brene Brown Quote About Love

 

14. “If you own this story, you get to write the ending.” ― Brené Brown

 

15. “True belonging doesn’t require that we change who we are; it requires that we be who we are.” ― Brené Brown Quote

 

True Belonging Brene Brown Quote

 

16. “How much we know ourselves is extremely important but how we treat ourselves is the most important.” ― Brené Brown

 

17. “Want to be happy? Stop trying to be perfect.” ― Brené Brown

 

Brene Brown Happiness Quote

 

18. “Authenticity is a collection of choices that we have to make every day. It’s about the choice to show up and be real. The choice to be honest. The choice to let our true selves be seen.” ― Brené Brown

 

19. “Let go of who you think you’re supposed to be; embrace who you are.” ― Brené Brown

 

Embrace Who You Are: Brene Brown Quote

 

Best Brené Brown Quotes

20. “The dark does not destroy the light; it defines it. It’s our fear of the dark that casts our joy into the shadows.” Brené Brown

 

21. “Be you. Be all in. Fall, rise, and try again.” ― Brené Brown

 

Be you. Be all in. Fall, rise, and try again. Brené Brown Quote

 

22. “When I let go of trying to be everything to everyone, I had much more time, attention, love, and connection for the important people in my life.” ― Brené Brown

 

23. “Just because someone isn’t willing or able to love us, it doesn’t mean that we are unlovable.” ― Brené Brown

 

Brene Brown Unlovable Quote

 

24. “I now see that owning our story and loving ourselves through that process, is the bravest thing that we will ever do.” ― Brené Brown

 

25. “We can choose courage or we can choose comfort, but we can’t have both. Not at the same time.” ― Brené Brown Quote

 

Courage or Comfort Brene Brown Quote

 

26. “We don’t have to do all of it alone. We were never meant to.” ― Brené Brown

 

27. “Talk to yourself like you would to someone you love.” ― Brené Brown

 

Motivational Brene Brown Quote

 

28. “When we are willing to risk venturing into the wilderness, and even becoming our own wilderness, we feel the deepest connection to our true self and to what matters the most.” ― Brené Brown

 

29. “Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.” ― Brené Brown

 

Brave enough to explore the darkness. Brene Brown Quote

 

Brené Brown Courage Quotes

30. “I don’t have to chase extraordinary moments to find happiness — it’s right in front of me if I’m paying attention and practicing gratitude.” ― Brené Brown

 

31. “To form meaningful connections with others, we must first connect with ourselves.” ― Brené Brown

 

Meaningful connections. Brene Brown Quote

 

32. “Anxiety and excitement feel the same, but how we interpret and label them can determine how we experience them.” ― Brené Brown

 

33. “My story matters because I matter. I am absolutely enough.” ― Brené Brown

 

My story matters. Brene Brown Quote

 

34. “To be human is to know sadness. Owning our sadness is courageous and a necessary step in finding our way back to ourselves and each other.” ― Brené Brown

 

35. “Be here. Be you. Belong.” ― Brené Brown Quote

 

Brene Brown Be You Quote

 

36. “The brokenhearted are the bravest among us, they dared to love.” ― Brené Brown

 

37. “We need to know we’re not alone, especially when we’re hurting.” ― Brené Brown

 

We need to know we’re not alone. Brene Brown Quote

 

38. “Our connection with others can only be as deep as our connection with ourselves.” ― Brené Brown

 

39. “There is overwhelming evidence that gratitude is good for us physically, emotionally, and mentally.” ― Brené Brown

 

Brene Brown Gratitude Quote

 

Brené Brown Vulnerability Quotes

40. “Even when we have no idea where we are or where we’re going, with the right map, we can find our way back to our heart and to our truest self.” ― Brené Brown

 

41. “We need hope like we need air.” ― Brené Brown

 

Brené Brown Quote About Hope

 

42. “Faith is a place of mystery, where we find the courage to believe in what we cannot see and the strength to let go of our fear of uncertainty.” ― Brené Brown

 

43. “Vulnerability is not weakness; it’s our greatest measure of courage.” ― Brené Brown

 

Brené Brown Vulnerability Quote

 

44. “Hope is a function of struggle—we develop hope not during the easy or comfortable times, but through adversity and discomfort.” ― Brené Brown

 

45. “Perfectionism is self-destructive simply because there is no such thing as perfect.” ― Brené Brown Quote

 

Brené Brown Perfectionism Quote

 

46. Healthy striving is self-focused: “How can I improve?” Perfectionism is other-focused: “What will they think?” ― Brené Brown

 

47. “Until we can receive with an open heart, we’re never really giving with an open heart.” ― Brené Brown

 

Receive with an open heart Brene Brown Quote

 

48. “Hope is a combination of setting goals, having the tenacity and perseverance to pursue them, and believing in our own abilities.” ― Brené Brown

 

49. “Integrity is choosing courage over comfort; choosing what is right over what is fun, fast, or easy; and choosing to practice our values rather than simply professing them.” ― Brené Brown

 

Brené Brown Quote about Integrity

 

Empowering Brené Brown Quotes

50. “We’re a nation hungry for more joy: Because we’re starving from a lack of gratitude.” ― Brené Brown

 

51. “Learning to love and be kind to ourselves is a lifelong journey.” ― Brené Brown

 

Love and be kind to ourselves. Brene Brown Quote

 

52. “When we dare to drop the armor that protects us from feeling vulnerable, we open ourselves to the possibility of love, belonging, and joy.” ― Brené Brown

 

53. “Connection is the energy that is created between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued.” ― Brené Brown

 

Brene Brown Quote about Connections

 

54. “When we shut ourselves off from vulnerability, we distance ourselves from the experiences that bring purpose and meaning to our lives.” ― Brené Brown

 

55. “Loving ourselves means accepting our imperfections.” ― Brené Brown Quote

 

Brene Brown Quote About Loving Ourselves

 

56. “Vulnerability is a risk, but it’s the only path to deeper connections and meaningful experiences.” ― Brené Brown

 

57. “Change requires action, and action requires courage.” ― Brené Brown

 

Brene Brown Quote About Change

 

58. “True leadership is about taking risks and embracing change.” ― Brené Brown

 

59. “The power of self-compassion is the power to heal and transform.” ― Brené Brown

 

Brene Brown self-compassion quote

 

60. “True belonging is the spiritual practice of believing in and belonging to yourself.” ― Brené Brown Quote

 

In the above Brené Brown quotes, I hope that you have found words of wisdom that can inspire you to be more courageous, embrace your vulnerabilities, live more authentically and grow stronger connections with the people that are around you.

When we have the courage to share who we really are to the world, we come directly in touch with our most authentic self. And, in doing so, we can live a much more fulfilling and happier life.

The above Brene Brown quotes, are a powerful reminder, that when you express the true essence of who you really are, you help to uncover the amazing potential that is within you waiting to be discovered. Be brave, be you and live your best life ever!