--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: When I was little, I always thought I’d…" description: "\"“When I was little, I always thought I’d be Cinderella, but I guess this makes me the wicked witch.”\" — Susan Ee" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/183/susan-ee-1414_cinderella_when-i-was-little-i-always-thought-i-d-b_317025.jpg" --- # When I was little, I always thought I’d be Cinderella, but… ![“When I was little, I always thought I’d be Cinderella, but I guess this makes me the wicked witch.” quote by Susan Ee](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/183/susan-ee-1414_cinderella_when-i-was-little-i-always-thought-i-d-b_317025.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/183/susan-ee-1414_cinderella_when-i-was-little-i-always-thought-i-d-b_317025.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/183/susan-ee-1414_cinderella_when-i-was-little-i-always-thought-i-d-b_317025.jpg) > ““When I was little, I always thought I’d be Cinderella, but I guess this makes me the wicked witch.”” [Susan Ee](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/susan-ee/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Childhood fantasies shift; self‑perception can become darker as we age. **In simple terms:** Dreams change; we may see ourselves as villains. Key Takeaway Reflect on how expectations shape identity. Themes identity fantasy growth Mood reflective playful Type literary personal When to use this quote - career - personal development - creative writing - self‑reflection Key Concepts self‑perception narrative psychology Questions to Reflect On - What childhood dream influences your adult self? - How can you reframe a negative self‑image? A Different Perspective May romanticize negativity. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Cinderella](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/cinderella/) [Wicked witch](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/wicked-witch/) ## Related quotes > [“Asleep, he looks like a bleeding Prince Charming chained in the dungeon. 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