Quote by Orson Scott Card

You are not what you seem. So many people have said that that I'm beginning to think that's precisely how I do seem. What is it I seem to be that you have now discovered that I'm not?

You are not what you seem. So many people have said that tha

Summary

This quote reflects the paradoxical nature of perception and self-discovery. The speaker acknowledges that others often see them as different from who they truly are. However, the repeated assertions of being "not what they seem" raise doubts about their own understanding of their identity. It invites self-reflection and prompts the listener to question what image they project to the world and how accurately it represents their true self. It emphasizes that appearances can be deceiving, challenging individuals to explore the depths of their own being beyond surface-level impressions.

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