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Possessed Quote by Graham Greene

“We are possessed by nobody, not even by ourselves.” quote by Graham Greene
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““We are possessed by nobody, not even by ourselves.””

Graham Greene

About This Quote

Source Novel: "The End of the Affair" by Graham Greene, 1951

No one truly owns us, not even ourselves; we remain free from possession.

In simple terms: No one owns us.

Key Takeaway

Embrace personal freedom.

Themes

autonomy self‑possession existentialism

Mood

reflective philosophical

Type

literary inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal decision‑making
  • ethical dilemmas
  • self‑reflection

Key Concepts

freedom identity

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does freedom mean to you?
  • How do you balance autonomy with responsibility?
A Different Perspective

Self‑possession can be illusionary in social contexts.

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