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Our Deepest Fear Is Not That We Are Inadequate
Transcript
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Sir, they can cut the chain of the door,
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but they can't make us play.
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We've decided
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we're gonna finish what you're started, sir.
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Yeah. So leave us be, coach.
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We've got shit to do, sir.
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Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate,
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Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.
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It is our light, not our darkness that most frighten us.
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You playing small does not serve the world.
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There was nothing enlightened about shrinking,
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so that other people won't feel insecure around you.
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We were all meant to shine as children do.
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It's not just in some of us,
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it's in everyone.
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And as we let our own light shine,
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we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.
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As we are liberated from our own fear,
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our presence automatically liberates others.
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Sir, I just wanna say thank you.
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You saved my life.
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Thank you sir.
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All of you.
About this lesson
Learn English with Coach Carter (2005). Watch, read the transcript, practice pronunciation and complete grammar exercises. Our Deepest Fear Is Not That We Are Inadequate
Difficulty: Intermediate | Duration: 2:29 | Grammar Focus: Modal Verbs (can, will, must)
Grammar Explanation: Modal verbs express ability (can), future/willingness (will), obligation (must): 'You can do it', 'I will fight', 'You must believe'.
This lesson includes 10 interactive exercises to practice your English skills.