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Trees Quote by Clarice Lispector

“Are we fruit of the same tree? No - Angela is everything I wanted to be and never was. What is she? She's the waves of the sea. While I'm the dense and gloomy forest. I'm in the depths. Angela scatters in sparkling fragments. Angela is my vertigo. Angela is my reverberation.” quote by Clarice Lispector
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““Are we fruit of the same tree? No - Angela is everything I wanted to be and never was. What is she? She's the waves of the sea. While I'm the dense and gloomy forest. I'm in the depths. Angela scatters in sparkling fragments. Angela is my vertigo. Angela is my reverberation.””

Clarice Lispector

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Hour of the Star by Clarice Lispector, 1977

A poetic comparison of self and another, expressing admiration, envy, and the feeling of being eclipsed by a brighter presence.

In simple terms: Feeling eclipsed by someone more vibrant.

Key Takeaway

Recognize your own depth and value.

Themes

identity envy self-reflection

Mood

melancholic reflective

Type

literary personal

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • creative writing
  • self-help
  • artistic inspiration

Key Concepts

dualism projection psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you define your own worth beyond comparison?
  • What aspects of yourself can shine without mirroring another?
A Different Perspective

The metaphor may obscure concrete actions for self-improvement.

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