I do feel like I have always, in my life, been inclined to be on the outside, walk a different path or something. Because of that, and increasingly over the years, my sense of distance from mainstream society or from the way culture works, I have a different kind of perception of it.

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This quote reflects the speaker's perspective of feeling like an outsider and choosing to navigate life differently. They acknowledge their inclination to walk a different path, leading to a sense of distance from mainstream society and cultural norms. As a result, their unique vantage point grants them a different perception of the world and its workings. This suggests that their experiences and observations have shaped their understanding of society and culture in a distinct way.

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