Quote by Markus Zusak

I'd seen glimpses of a different me. It was a different me because in those increments of time I thought I actually became a winner.The truth, however, is painful.It was a truth that told me with a scratching internal brutality that I was me, and that winning wan't natural for me. It had to be fought for, in the echoes and trodden footprints of my mind. In a way, I had to scavenge for moments of alrightness.

I'd seen glimpses of a different me. It was a different me b

Summary

This quote explores the protagonist's realization of their struggle to win and find moments of contentment. They admit to experiencing fleeting glimpses of a self-perceived winner, but ultimately recognize that this version of themselves is not natural. The truth they painfully confront is that winning does not come easily, and they must fight for it in the depths of their thoughts and past experiences. The phrase "scavenge for moments of alrightness" suggests the constant search and effort required to find small pockets of satisfaction or happiness in their life.

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Truth Mind Inspire Winning Natural Alrightness Brutality Footprints Scavenge

By Markus Zusak

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