Quote by Gertrude Stein

The minute you or anybody else knows what you are you are not it, you are what you or anybody else knows you are and as everything in living is made up of finding out what you are it is extraordinarily difficult really not to know what you are and yet to be that thing.


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Summary

This quote suggests that one's true identity is not static and cannot be fully defined by what others perceive or claim them to be. It emphasizes that the process of self-discovery and understanding is ongoing, and that it is challenging to fully embrace and embody one's true self without getting caught up in external influences and expectations. The quote highlights the complexity and difficulty of knowing oneself authentically, urging individuals to navigate the paradox of both knowing and not knowing their own identity.

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Identity
By Gertrude Stein
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