Quote by E. M. Forster

I have only got down on to paper, really, three types of people: the person I think I am, the people who irritate me, and the people I'd like to be.

I have only got down on to paper, really, three types of peo

Summary

In this quote, the author describes the three categories of people they have observed or encountered. The first category refers to the person the author perceives themselves to be - perhaps an introspective reflection on their own identity. The second group includes individuals who annoy or bother the author, representing a contrasting or conflicting set of values or behaviors. Lastly, the author mentions the people they aspire to become, suggesting a desire for personal growth or admiration towards certain qualities or achievements they envision for themselves.

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Character

By E. M. Forster

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