Quote by Lena Dunham

My uncle's a lawyer and I remember going to see him in court and thinking, 'That's cool, too bad I could never be a lawyer.'

My uncle's a lawyer and I remember going to see him in court

Summary

The quote reflects a sense of admiration directed towards the speaker's uncle who is a lawyer. Despite finding the profession intriguing, the speaker believes it is unattainable for themselves. It suggests a self-limiting mindset, potentially driven by a lack of self-confidence or belief in their abilities to pursue a legal career. The quote highlights the longing to be part of a profession considered impressive, but the speaker terminates their aspiration before even attempting to pursue it.

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