Absurd Quote by Andre Gide
“We prefer to go deformed and distorted all our lives rather than not resemble the portrait of ourselves which we ourselves have first drawn. It’s absurd. We run the risk of warping what’s best in us”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Les Nourritures Terrestres, 1895
People often choose to live in a distorted self‑image rather than confront the true self they have created, which is absurd and self‑sabotaging.
In simple terms: People avoid confronting their true self.
Key Takeaway
Embrace authentic self‑reflection.
Themes
identity
self‑image
authenticity
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- therapy
- creative work
- relationship building
Key Concepts
psychology
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- What aspects of yourself are you distorting?
- How can you confront them constructively?
A Different Perspective
Self‑deception can become entrenched and hard to break.
