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“As I get older, there's this new realisation and it's almost like a relief, and that is that I can never be who I once was, but only who I want to become.” quote by Devendra Banhart
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“As I get older, there's this new realisation and it's almost like a relief, and that is that I can never be who I once was, but only who I want to become.”

Devendra Banhart

About This Quote

Source Interview: Rolling Stone, 2015

Aging brings relief in accepting that past identities are gone, allowing freedom to become one's desired self.

In simple terms: Letting go of past selves frees you to become who you want.

Key Takeaway

Embrace change and self‑definition.

Themes

identity growth aging self‑acceptance

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

personal philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal reflection
  • life coaching

Key Concepts

personal evolution psychology creativity

Questions to Reflect On

  • What new identity will you choose?
  • How does letting go empower you?
A Different Perspective

Focusing on the past can hinder growth.

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