Being me Quote by Wallace Shawn
“I grew up in a very polite family, and I suppose my parents were both very polite, and from the time I was a young boy, I suspected that there were passions seething underneath and not being mentioned, and that was something that came to preoccupy me. Somehow I had some drive to write down what people might really be thinking.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Art of Writing, 2002
Politeness can mask deep, unspoken passions; uncovering them fuels creative expression.
In simple terms: Polite families may hide strong hidden feelings.
Key Takeaway
Explore underlying emotions in storytelling.
Themes
family
politeness
passion
creativity
Mood
introspective
thoughtful
curious
Type
literary
psychological
When to use this quote
- writing
- therapy
- family dynamics
- personal journals
- artistic projects
Key Concepts
psychology
literature
self‑exploration
Questions to Reflect On
- What hidden emotions drive your creative work?
- How does politeness affect honest communication?
A Different Perspective
Not all hidden feelings are accessible.
