Quote by Robert Mapplethorpe

My father wants me to be like my brother, but I can't be.

My father wants me to be like my brother, but I can't be.

Summary

This quote expresses the speaker's dilemma and struggle to meet the expectations of their father. Despite the desire to fulfill their father's wishes and be like their brother, they recognize that they have their own unique identity and cannot embody someone else's characteristics or behaviors. The quote acknowledges the speaker's individuality and the conflict arising from trying to fit into a mold that doesn't align with their true self.

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By Robert Mapplethorpe

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