--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: & lord knows I have been called by what I…" description: "\"“& lord knows I have been called by what I look like more than I have been called by what I actually am”\" — Hanif Abdurraqib" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0f7/hanif-abdurraqib-241293_african-americans_lord-knows-i-have-been-called-by-what-i_1819997.jpg" --- # & lord knows I have been called by what I look like more… ![“& lord knows I have been called by what I look like more than I have been called by what I actually am” quote by Hanif Abdurraqib](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0f7/hanif-abdurraqib-241293_african-americans_lord-knows-i-have-been-called-by-what-i_1819997.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0f7/hanif-abdurraqib-241293_african-americans_lord-knows-i-have-been-called-by-what-i_1819997.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0f7/hanif-abdurraqib-241293_african-americans_lord-knows-i-have-been-called-by-what-i_1819997.jpg) > ““& lord knows I have been called by what I look like more than I have been called by what I actually am”” Hanif Abdurraqib ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Identity is judged more by appearance than true self, prompting divine reflection. **In simple terms:** People judge by looks, not essence. Key Takeaway Seek deeper understanding beyond appearances. Themes identity appearance perception divine self‑knowledge Mood thoughtful introspective hopeful Type African americans:1 Appearances:1 Blacks:1 Called:1 God:1 Looks:1 Poem:1 Poetry:1 Self:1 Substance:1 Like Called:0 Called Actually:0 Called Look:0 Knows Called:0 When to use this quote - social interactions - personal growth - cultural discourse Key Concepts social judgment existential reflection spiritual inquiry Questions to Reflect On - How can we look beyond surface judgments? - What role does spirituality play in self‑acceptance? 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