Quote by Jodi Picoult

...when they look at me, I so badly want to be who they see.

...when they look at me, I so badly want to be who they see.

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This quote expresses the desire to match the expectations and perception of others. The person yearns to become the person others believe them to be, indicating a longing for acceptance and validation from those around them. The quote encapsulates the feeling of wanting to live up to societal standards and the intense desire to be perceived in a certain way, highlighting the internal struggle between personal identity and external expectations.

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