Psychology Quote by Octavio Paz
““I am where I was: I walk behind the murmur, footsteps within me, heard with my eyes, the murmur is in the mind, I am my footsteps, I hear the voices that I think, the voices that think me as as I think them. I am the shadow my words cast. from "Draft of Shadows””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Draft of Shadows, 1965
The speaker reflects on identity as a blend of inner thoughts, perceptions, and the echo of one’s own words and actions, suggesting self‑construction through mental and sensory experience.
In simple terms: Self is shaped by thoughts, senses, and words.
Key Takeaway
Recognize how inner dialogue creates your identity.
Themes
identity
perception
self‑reflection
Mood
introspective
poetic
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- writing
- meditation
- creative expression
Key Concepts
consciousness
subjectivity
language
Questions to Reflect On
- How do your senses shape your self‑image?
- What role do your words play in defining you?
A Different Perspective
The concept may overlook external influences on identity.
![“[S]ometimes, when you are a food person, the possible irrelevance of what you are doing doesn’t cross your mind until it’s too late. (Once, for example, when I was just starting out in the food business, I was hired by the caper people to develop a lot of recipes using capers, and it was weeks of…” quote by Nora Ephron](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d79/nora-ephron-1217_business_s-ometimes-when-you-are-a-food-person-th_980.jpg)
