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I am one who has always been interested only in the edges…

“I am one who has always been interested only in the edges, the outlying regions of the body and the outlying regions of the spirit. The depths hold no interest for me; I leave them to others for they are shallow, commonplace.” quote by Yukio Mishima
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““I am one who has always been interested only in the edges, the outlying regions of the body and the outlying regions of the spirit. The depths hold no interest for me; I leave them to others for they are shallow, commonplace.””

Yukio Mishima

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 prefers exploring superficial, external aspects rather than deep, internal ones, delegating depth to others.

In simple terms: I focus on edges, not depths.

Key Takeaway

Embrace what excites you, even if shallow.

Themes

exploration superficiality individualism

Mood

reflective introspective

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

  • art criticism
  • personal growth
  • creative projects
  • social interactions

Key Concepts

existentialism self-awareness

Questions to Reflect On

  • What do you avoid because it feels too deep?
  • How might exploring depth enrich your work?
A Different Perspective

Neglecting depth can limit understanding and growth.

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