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Ee cummings Quote by A.J. Smith

“I will look white again like a disease, you will see my whiteness and feel dis-ease, lovers alone wear sunlight, ee’s said.” quote by A.J. Smith
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““I will look white again like a disease, you will see my whiteness and feel dis-ease, lovers alone wear sunlight, ee’s said.””

A.J. Smith

About This Quote

The speaker feels their presence will be perceived as a disease, causing discomfort, while lovers are bathed in light.

In simple terms: Feeling like a disease that unsettles others, while lovers shine.

Key Takeaway

Recognize how perception can affect relationships.

Themes

identity perception discomfort light

Mood

anxious reflective

Type

personal philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • self‑reflection
  • social interaction

Key Concepts

social stigma self‑image emotional contrast

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does your self‑image affect those around you?
  • Can you shift from feeling like a disease to feeling like light?
A Different Perspective

Perception can be subjective and change over time.

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