At every moment you choose yourself. But do you choose…
“At every moment you choose yourself. But do you choose *your* self? Body and soul contain a thousand possibilities out of which you can build many I's. But in one of them is there a congruence of the elector and the elected. Only one--which you will never find until you have excluded all those superficial and fleeting possibilities of being and doing with which you toy, out of curiosity or wonder or greed, and which hinder you from casting anchor in the experience of the mystery of life, and the consciousness of the talent entrusted to you which is your *I*.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Self‑selection requires deep introspection to align one’s true nature with the roles one adopts, discarding superficial identities.
In simple terms: Choose the real you, not a shallow role.
Key Takeaway
Seek authenticity over fleeting identities.
Themes
self‑discovery
identity
purpose
Mood
contemplative
serene
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career planning
- spiritual practice
- creative projects
- relationship building
Key Concepts
authenticity
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- What superficial roles are you holding onto?
- How can you test if a role aligns with your core self?
A Different Perspective
Finding a true self can be elusive and may conflict with societal expectations.