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“Anne Shirley, you're only pretending to be grown up. I believe when you're alone you're as much a little girl as you ever were.” quote by Lucy Maud Montgomery
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““Anne Shirley, you're only pretending to be grown up. I believe when you're alone you're as much a little girl as you ever were.””

Lucy Maud Montgomery

About This Quote

Source Book: Anne of Green Gables, 1908

Even as adults, we retain childlike qualities when alone; adulthood is partly an act

In simple terms: Adults can feel like children when alone

Key Takeaway

Acknowledge inner child to stay authentic

Themes

identity growth authenticity

Mood

nostalgic thoughtful

Type

literary psychological

When to use this quote

  • solo travel
  • creative work
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

psychology literature

Questions to Reflect On

  • When do you feel most like a child?
  • How does that affect your decisions?
A Different Perspective

Adults may resist embracing childlike vulnerability

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