Do you know what a playwright is? A playwright is someone who lets his guts hang out on the stage.
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Any definition which limits us is deplorable.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes that any restrictive definitions diminish our potential and should be rejected.
Edward Albee's quote suggests that definitions and labels can confine our identities and abilities, hindering personal growth and expression. It calls for a rejection of limiting beliefs and encourages individuals to embrace their complexities and possibilities beyond societal or self-imposed confines.
Themes
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In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about personal growth, you might say, 'Remember, any definition which limits us is deplorable.'
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