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Where does it all lead? What will become of us? These were our young questions, and young answers were revealed. It leads to each other. We become ourselves.
Patti Smith
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What this quote means

The quote suggests that our journey through life is interconnected and helps us discover our true selves.

In this quote, Patti Smith reflects on the existential inquiries of youth, pondering the future and the essence of identity. She implies that the paths we take in life are intertwined, guiding us towards understanding ourselves more deeply. The notion that we 'become ourselves' indicates that the experiences and relationships we cultivate along the way ultimately shape our identity.

Themes

JourneyIdentitySelf-DiscoveryYouthInterconnectedness

In practice

Example use cases

During a graduation speech to inspire fellow students about the future.

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