18 Times Taylor Swift Was Right About Everything In 2014

And this doesn’t even include her lyrics

1. On embracing the word “feminist.”

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2. On double standards.

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3. On the future.

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4. On the value of being single.

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5. On supporting other women.

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6. On the importance of being friends with strong women.

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7. On how the media writes about women.

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8. On the value of music.

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9. On living a romantic life without being in a relationship.

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10. On what makes a person actually buy an album.

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11. On how to determine who is offering valid criticism, and who is just a hater.

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12. On living life on your own terms.

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13. On how to command respect without being dismissed by sexists.

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14. On her desire to prove her critics wrong.

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15. On how the media loves to tear down female stars.

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16. On the importance of albums.

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17. On refusing to judge other people’s choices.

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18. On valuing your independence.

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