Quote by Michael Stipe

My feeling is that labels are for canned food... I am what I am - and I know what I am.

My feeling is that labels are for canned food... I am what I

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This quote reflects a rejection of labels and societal categorization. It suggests that applying labels to people is as limited and simplistic as categorizing food. The speaker asserts their self-awareness and self-acceptance, suggesting that they define themselves and do not need external labels to do so. It reflects a desire to be true to oneself, regardless of society's tendency to categorize and label individuals.

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