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“Recently I read the stories I wrote in my early 20s, to put in a volume. And here is this brittle young woman, writing about marriage as, not the worst thing, but the most boring thing that could happen to a person. Now I think I was wrong. I like to be proven wrong.” quote by Anne Enright
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“Recently I read the stories I wrote in my early 20s, to put in a volume. And here is this brittle young woman, writing about marriage as, not the worst thing, but the most boring thing that could happen to a person. Now I think I was wrong. I like to be proven wrong.”

Anne Enright

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Early writings about marriage seemed boring, but later she embraces being proven wrong, showing growth.

In simple terms: Early views can change; openness to correction leads to growth.

Key Takeaway

Stay open to new perspectives.

Themes

growth self‑reflection marriage literary development

Mood

thoughtful introspective

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • writing workshops
  • relationship counseling
  • reading memoirs
  • journaling

Key Concepts

cognitive dissonance narrative evolution personal identity

Questions to Reflect On

  • What belief have you revised recently?
  • How does being proven wrong feel?
A Different Perspective

Changing opinions can feel uncomfortable.

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