"Fix your hearts or die" sticker #254
Description
🩻 Summary
"Fix your hearts or die" is a powerful quote from director David Lynch's character, FBI Chief Gordon Cole, in the 2017 Twin Peaks: The Return, delivered in support of trans agent Denise Bryson against bigoted colleagues, and has since become a rallying cry for LGBTQ+ acceptance, self-love, and embracing empathy. The phrase signifies a choice between opening oneself to love and acceptance, especially for trans individuals, or remaining closed and risking spiritual or emotional death, resonating as a call for radical acceptance and personal growth.
Origin of the quote
- Show: Twin Peaks: The Return (2017)
- Speaker: FBI Chief Gordon Cole (played by David Lynch)
- To: Denise Bryson (played by David Duchovny), a trans DEA agent
- Context: Cole tells Denise he told her prejudiced colleagues to "fix their hearts or die," defending her and advocating for open-heartedness.
Meaning and impact
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Trans Advocacy:
It's a powerful affirmation for the trans community, challenging bigotry and promoting acceptance.
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Call to Action:
It's seen as an encouragement to work on oneself, overcome hate, and embrace humanity, or face the consequences of bitterness.
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Spiritual/Emotional:
It suggests that choosing love and understanding (fixing your heart) is essential for a full life, while hate leads to a form of death or suffering.