Quote by Gena Showalter

There are times I wish I were invisible. Which is silly, since I do everything I can to stand out.

There are times I wish I were invisible. Which is silly, sin

Summary

This quote expresses a contradiction in the speaker's desires and actions. They confess that occasionally they wish to be unnoticed or invisible, despite actively striving to attract attention. The quote suggests that the speaker may be torn between their longing for privacy and their innate need for recognition. The juxtaposition highlights the complex nature of human desires and the constant conflict between wanting to be seen and wanting to disappear.

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Life

By Gena Showalter

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