The life that I have lived was no more than a mask covering the real me. What has happened was not to kill me but to reveal me.

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker has lived a life that was not authentic or true to themselves. They feel that they were hiding behind a false facade or persona. However, the challenges or hardships they have faced have not destroyed them, but rather allowed their true self to be revealed. It implies that the difficulties they have encountered have been a catalyst for self-discovery and personal growth.

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