Quote by Mohsen Makhmalbaf

I wanted to be left alone to live my life, so it was very easy for people to pretend that they were me.

I wanted to be left alone to live my life, so it was very ea

Summary

This quote reflects the desire and need for privacy and solitude. The speaker longed for a life free from interference and external identity impositions. Their yearning to be left alone allowed others to easily assume their identity and pretend to be them, highlighting the speaker's preference for anonymity and seclusion. By asserting this wish, the quote emphasizes the ease with which others could adopt the speaker's persona unknown to the outside world.

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By Mohsen Makhmalbaf

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