Believe Quote by Ottessa Moshfegh
“I was feeling like I'd been born in the wrong place at the wrong time with the wrong people. I don't believe that anymore, not coincidentally two years after writing Eileen. I think that was the driving curiosity for me, thinking about real and fictional characters who could respond to that problem.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New Yorker, 2022
She describes a past feeling of misplacement that she has since overcome, attributing her curiosity to that experience.
In simple terms: She felt out of place but moved past it.
Key Takeaway
Embrace change and curiosity.
Themes
identity
placement
growth
Mood
introspective
hopeful
Type
literary
personal
When to use this quote
- writing
- character development
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
existentialism
self‑discovery
Questions to Reflect On
- How did this feeling shape your work?
- What helps you feel belonging?
A Different Perspective
Feeling misplaced can limit perspective and creativity.
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