Identity Quote by E. E. Cummings
““losing through you what seemed myself, i find selves unimaginably mine.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: "somewhere i have never travelled, gladly beyond" (1922)
Self‑discovery reveals hidden aspects of identity that feel both foreign and intimately yours.
In simple terms: Finding yourself uncovers unexpected parts of you.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the unknown parts of yourself.
Themes
identity
self‑exploration
paradox
Mood
introspective
poetic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- creative writing
- therapy
- mindfulness
Key Concepts
existentialism
subjectivity
Questions to Reflect On
- What hidden selves have you uncovered?
- How does paradox shape self‑knowledge?
A Different Perspective
The line may be overly obscure for some readers.
![“When He [God] talks of their losing their selves, He means only abandoning the clamour of self-will; once they have done that, He really gives them back all their personality, and boasts (I am afraid, sincerely) that when they are wholly His they will be more themselves than ever.” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/396/anonymous-1_boast_when-he-god-talks-of-their-losing-their_468519.jpg)
![“In the worldly life, due to maadakta (intoxication of the ego of ‘I am Chandubhai’), one has completely lost awareness of everything about one’s self. Everything in the worldly life is nothing but intoxication. The food is intoxicating, the senses are intoxicating. [Therefore] Go to the one, who…” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2b3/dada-bhagwan-31_absolute_in-the-worldly-life-due-to-maadakta-into_3662.jpg)
