don't try to be someone you're not
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Meaning · English
Be authentic and true to yourself
Examples
She learned that don't try to be someone you're not is key to happiness
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Sources & notes
Listed on English Wikiquote “English proverbs” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31). Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-08-01; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “don't try to be someone you're not” mean?
Be authentic and true to yourself
Is “don't try to be someone you're not” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.