Quote by Maya Lin

I probably spent the first 20 years of my life wanting to be as American as possible. Through my 20s, and into my 30s, I began to become aware of how so much of my art and architecture has a decidedly Eastern character.

I probably spent the first 20 years of my life wanting to be

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This quote reflects the speaker's personal journey of embracing their cultural identity. Initially, they held a strong desire to assimilate into American culture. However, as they matured, they began to realize and appreciate the influence of their Eastern heritage on their artistic expressions and architectural designs. This realization highlights the speaker's shift from prioritizing assimilation to embracing their unique cultural background and incorporating it into their creative pursuits.

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