I want to still be me when I wake up one fine morning and have breakfast at Tiffany´s.
Truman CapoteRead
But I'm not a saint yet. I'm an alcoholic. I'm a drug addict. I'm homosexual. I'm a genius.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects the complexity of human identity and struggles, highlighting that one can possess multiple conflicting identities and traits.
Truman Capote's statement serves as a candid acknowledgment of personal flaws and struggles alongside his exceptional talents. It illustrates the idea that individuals are multi-faceted, often grappling with divergent aspects of their identity, such as addiction and sexual orientation, while also possessing brilliance. By declaring he is 'not a saint yet,' Capote emphasizes the human experience of imperfection and the ongoing journey of self-acceptance.
Themes
IdentityStrugglesHuman NatureAcceptanceFlaws
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech on addiction recovery, this quote can be shared to illustrate the struggles many face.
More from Truman Capote
All quotes →All writing, all art, is an act of faith. If one tries to contribute to human understanding, how can that be called decadent? It's like saying a declaration of love is an act of decadence. Any work of art, provide it springs from a sincere motivation to further understanding between people, is an act of faith and therefore is an act of love.
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No one will ever know what 'In Cold Blood' took out of me. It scraped me right down to the marrow of my bones. It nearly killed me. I think, in a way, it did kill me.
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Hot weather opens the skull of a city, exposing its white brain, and its heart of nerves, which sizzle like the wires inside a lightbulb. And there exudes a sour extra-human smell that makes the very stone seem flesh-alive, webbed and pulsing.
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I don't want to own anything until I find a place where me and things go together.
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The quietness of his tone italicized the malice of his reply.
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