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A lot of children don't have a developed aesthetic. I did. I made early choices in life, even about cloth; I liked flannel and not polyester.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Children often lack a strong sense of aesthetics, but personal choices in style can define one's identity.
Patti Smith reflects on the importance of aesthetic appreciation and personal choice in shaping one's identity from a young age. She emphasizes that her early preferences for materials, such as flannel over polyester, were significant in her development and self-expression.
Themes
AestheticIdentityPersonal ChoiceStyleChildren
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used to emphasize the importance of personal style in a fashion class.
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