15 Quotes Only People Who Speak Their Mind Will Understand

Some people call it bitchy. Some people call it brutal. But in reality, all it is is speaking the truth. Screw the haters!

People who speak their minds are some of the most courageous in the world. History is littered with examples of figures, like MLK, Harvey Milk, and Eleanor Roosevelt, who changed the world for the better because they had the bravery to speak their truths. 

Fast forward to today's celebrity culture where we see so many examples of phony stars, saying what people want to hear instead of actually saying what's inside their heads. 

Side-note: To be fair, some of them don't have too much going on upstairs.

But seriously, it's rare to see a celeb take a stand and speak his or her truth. Your girl Nene always does though!

So in celebration of keeping it real and speaking your mind, here's a list of quotes to help you embrace the courage it takes to shout your truth to the high heavens!

If people want you to apologize for being real, you don't need them in your life.

Who wants cheap people in their life anyways?

PREACH!

A shaky voice that is honest will still be stronger than a solid voice that is lying.

A true friend is worth a thousand fake ones.

Plus, too much sugar is fattening! Sweet, fake opinions are like empty calories...WORTHLESS!

Haters will always hate, but they only can exert power over you if you let them. Speaking and honoring your truth prevents them from having any kind of power.

Embrace your inner crazy! People who don't have any crazy in them aren't really people at all.

Biting your tongue sucks. Never do it.

If you can't handle the volume, you should look for friends elsewhere. I've got one volume: loud and proud.

Being real with others doesn't make you a bitch; it makes you someone who's honest. Sorry if the rest of the world can't handle that.

Screw juice cleanses. I'm going on a social detox, where I get rid of all the bullshit.

No lie is worth the price.

And it's best kind of magnet because it only attracts those who are also authentic. 

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