I want to still be me when I wake up one fine morning and have breakfast at Tiffany´s.
Truman CapoteRead
It may be normal, darling; but I'd rather be natural.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the distinction between what society deems normal and the value of being authentic to oneself.
Truman Capote's quote suggests that societal norms can often dictate what is considered acceptable or normal behavior. However, he expresses a preference for being true to oneself and embracing one's natural state, implying that authenticity and individuality hold greater importance than conforming to societal expectations.
Themes
NormalNaturalAuthenticityIndividualitySelf
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about self-acceptance, one might use this quote to encourage people to embrace who they truly are.
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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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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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