One of the things I had to learn as a writer was to trust the act of writing. To put myself in the position of writing to find out what I was writing.
E. L. DoctorowRead
We're always attracted to the edges of what we are, out by the edges where it's a little raw and nervy.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote suggests that we are drawn to the aspects of ourselves that are intense and unrefined.
E. L. Doctorow's quote expresses the idea that our true selves often reside in the raw, unrefined parts of our identity. It implies that we are naturally attracted to the edges of our personalities, where we experience vulnerability and authenticity, rather than staying within the confines of our comfort zones. This exploration of the 'edges' allows for growth and deeper self-understanding.
Themes
IdentityGrowthAuthenticityVulnerabilitySelf-Discovery
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about personal growth at a leadership conference.
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