Seems Quote by Laura Riding
“We wait, all, for a story of us that shall reach to where we are. We listen for our own speaking; and we hear much that seems our speaking, yet makes us strange to ourselves.”
About This Quote
Source Poetry: "The Unconscious," 1930, Laura Riding
Highlights how we hear familiar voices yet feel alienated from ourselves.
In simple terms: Self‑recognition can feel strange.
Key Takeaway
Listen to your inner voice.
Themes
identity
self‑perception
communication
Mood
introspective
melancholic
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- therapy
- creative writing
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
existentialism
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- When did you feel estranged from your own thoughts?
- How can you reconcile inner contradictions?
A Different Perspective
Self‑understanding requires effort.
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