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“If you asked me whether I was the type of person who liked trying new things or preferred sticking with what was familiar, I would have told you I was the second girl. The if –it-aint-broke-don’t-fix-it girl. I also would have told you plays were lame. It suddenly occurs to me that I don’t seem to…” quote by Paula Stokes
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““If you asked me whether I was the type of person who liked trying new things or preferred sticking with what was familiar, I would have told you I was the second girl. The if –it-aint-broke-don’t-fix-it girl. I also would have told you plays were lame. It suddenly occurs to me that I don’t seem to know very much about…me. It’s a weird feeling, like maybe a stranger is inhabiting my body. Or maybe a stranger was, and I kicked her out.””

Paula Stokes

About This Quote

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

The speaker reveals a fear of change, preferring familiarity, and feels detached from her own identity.

In simple terms: She prefers the familiar and feels like a stranger to herself.

Key Takeaway

Embrace self‑discovery and openness to new experiences.

Themes

identity comfort zone self‑awareness change

Mood

reflective introspective

Type

personal motivational

When to use this quote

  • career decisions
  • creative projects
  • personal relationships
  • therapy

Key Concepts

psychology personal growth existentialism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “the second girl” represent for you?
  • How can you reconnect with your authentic self?
A Different Perspective

Sticking to the familiar can limit personal growth.

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