Plots are artificial. Does your life have a plot? It has characters. There is a narrative. There's a lot of story, a lot of character. But plot? Eh, no.
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I always think that I’m still this 13-year old boy that doesn’t really know how to be an adult, pretending to live my life, taking notes for when I’ll really have to do it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects the idea of constantly learning and feeling unprepared for adulthood.
Richard Linklater expresses a deep introspection about the transition into adulthood, suggesting that he feels like an eternal child observing life rather than fully engaging with it. This perspective can resonate with many who feel the weight of expectations in adult life while still holding onto their youthful curiosity and uncertainty.
Themes
AdulthoodYouthLearningIdentityLife
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about embracing life experiences, this quote can illustrate the importance of learning throughout life.
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All quotes →Everybody just wants to appreciate time as it's passing, to be in the moment. It's the hardest thing to do. You're either in the unknown future that you're working toward, or you're in the past that becomes a little abstract.
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I believe if there's any kind of God it wouldn't be in any of us, not you or me but just this little space in between. If there's any kind of magic in this world it must be in the attempt of understanding someone sharing something. I know, it's almost impossible to succeed but who cares really? The answer must be in the attempt.
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As you get older, you want less from the world; you just want to experience it. Any barriers to feeling emotions get dismantled. And ordinary things become beautifully poetic.
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For a lot of us, awareness is merely realizing the extent to which we've been lied to all our lives. You start educating yourself. You become motivated; you follow your muse where it takes you. And you see the world in a different way. You start making decisions based on what you feel is right.
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The best thing for your psyche as you try to accomplish anything, really, is to just concentrate on all the little things. And not just as a means to an end, but truly enjoy them.
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