"It's the children the world almost breaks who grow up to save it."
About Frank Warren
Frank Warren — Life and Legacy
Frank Warren is a notable figure in contemporary art and mental health advocacy, best known for founding PostSecret, a project that invites individuals to share their secrets anonymously. This initiative has resonated with many, as it highlights the profound impact of vulnerability and truth on human connection. Warren's core philosophy revolves around the belief that by revealing our hidden truths, we can foster empathy and understanding among people. One of his notable quotes, 'We are all made of secrets,' encapsulates this idea, suggesting that our identities are shaped by the experiences we often keep hidden. Through PostSecret, Warren challenges societal norms surrounding shame and silence, encouraging individuals to embrace their stories as a means of healing. His work continues to inspire conversations about mental health, reminding us that sharing our struggles can create a sense of community and support. Today, Warren's quotes remain relevant, as they invite reflection on the importance of authenticity and the courage to be vulnerable in a world that often values perfection.
Quote collection
Frank Warren quotes (page 1 of 2)
30 quotes — follow a thought to its full quote page.
"Every single person has at least one secret that would break your heart. If we could just remember this, I think there would be a lot more compassion and tolerance in the world."
"Be wise enough not to be reckless, but brave enough to take great risks."
"Religious people fear hell -- Spiritual people have walked thru it."
"The children almost broken by the world become the adults most likely to change it."
"Sometimes when we think we are keeping a secret, the secret is actually keeping us."
"I was a small business owner, father, and husband just living out in the suburbs. I kind of had a boring life until Post Secret came and turned that upside down. I printed up 3000 self-addressed postcards and handed them out to people on the street, inviting them to write down a secret on that postcard anonymously and mail it to me. I got a lot of surprises."
"Dear soulmate, I don't know who you are, where you live, or what you look like. But I pray for you every nite and I ask God to point you in my direction."
"How I wish I could hug everyone and tell them that it's okay. It's okay to be scared and angry and hurt and selfish. It's part of being human."
"Every single person has at least one secret that would break your heart."
"The confessions can touch on every human emotion. They can be laugh-out-loud funny, for sure, they can be heart-breaking, they can be sexual or hidden acts of kindness, they can be romantic."
"Stop lying. There isn't enough time left."
"There are some secrets that we think we're keeping, but those secrets are actually keeping us."
"Secrets are the currency of intimacy"
"Secrets can remind us of the countless human dramas, of frailty and heroism playing out silently in the lives of people all around us."
"Trade your secrets and become who you are."
"Secrets can take many forms. They can be shocking or silly or soulful. They can connect us with our deepest humanity, or with people we'll never meet again."
"You keep a secret inside of you and it feels like a wall that separates you from others."
"The secrets I receive reflect the full spectrum of complicated issues that many of us struggle with every day: Intimacy, trust, meaning, humor, and desire."
"Sometimes I think we keep secrets for the wrong reasons. If we could instead find that right person to talk to we might find that talking about an embarrassing story or admitting our frailty might lead to a more authentic relationship with others or ourselves."