Alike Quote by Lydia Davis
““We know we are very special,” Davis writes in “Special”: “Yet we keep trying to find out in what way: not this way, not that way, then what way?” (from James Wood's review of the FSG "Collected Stories of Lydia Davis")””
About This Quote
Source Review: James Wood on Collected Stories of Lydia Davis, FSG, 2015
The quote reflects on humanity's search for unique identity and the endless questioning of how to define it.
In simple terms: We seek to know how special we are.
Key Takeaway
Embrace curiosity about self.
Themes
identity
existence
search
Mood
contemplative
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- creative writing
- philosophical inquiry
Key Concepts
philosophy
self‑reflection
Questions to Reflect On
- What does being “special” mean to you?
- How do you stop endless searching?
A Different Perspective
The quest may never end, leading to frustration.
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