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I was darkly convinced that at age 52 I would kill myself because my mother committed suicide at that age.
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"I was darkly convinced that at age 52 I would kill myself because my mother committed suicide at that age. I was fantasizing that she was waiting for me on the other side of the grave"

- Spalding Gray

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This quote by Spalding Gray talks with the power of the subconscious mind and the impact of our parents on our lives. It recommends that Gray was deeply influenced by his mother's suicide as well as was convinced that he also would take his own life at the exact same age. This quote likewise talks to the idea of a spiritual connection in between generations, as Gray was fantasizing that his mom was waiting on him beyond of the tomb. This quote is an effective tip of the impact our moms and dads carry our lives, as well as exactly how our subconscious can be influenced by our experiences. It likewise talks with the suggestion of a spiritual connection between generations, and exactly how our liked ones can remain with us even after they have actually died.

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Spalding Gray This quote is written / told by Spalding Gray between June 5, 1941 and January 11, 2004. He was a famous Actor from USA. The author also have 9 other quotes.

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