I want to still be me when I wake up one fine morning and have breakfast at Tiffany´s.
Truman CapoteRead
I don't mean I'd mind being rich and famous. That's very much on my schedule, and someday I'll try to get around to it; but if it happens, I'd like to have my ego tagging along. I want to still be me when I wake up one fine morning and have breakfast at Tiffany's.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The desire for wealth and fame should not overshadow one's identity and authenticity.
In this quote, Truman Capote expresses a desire for success in the forms of wealth and fame, but emphasizes the importance of maintaining one's true self amid external changes. He articulates a wish for his ego to remain grounded in reality, highlighting the value of personal identity over superficial achievements.
Themes
IdentitySuccessFameEgoAuthenticity
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can inspire a motivational speech about achieving success without losing oneself.
More from Truman Capote
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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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