Center Quote by Aleksandar Hemon
“I have been on the margins in terms of having to find a place to live and getting a job, but at some point, and before that point, I always thought no matter where I am, that's the center.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The New York Review of Books, 2015
Even when marginalized, one can view any location as the personal center, redefining belonging.
In simple terms: Margins don’t dictate one’s inner center.
Key Takeaway
Find your center regardless of circumstances.
Themes
identity
resilience
place
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
personal
sociological
When to use this quote
- housing
- employment
- social integration
Key Concepts
subjective geography
self‑definition
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you maintain inner stability?
- What does “center” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
External constraints can limit opportunities.
