Famous quote by Gabriel Garcia Marquez

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The interpretation of our reality through patterns not our own, serves only to make us ever more unknown, ever less free
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"The interpretation of our reality through patterns not our own, serves only to make us ever more unknown, ever less free, ever more solitary"

- Gabriel Garcia Marquez

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This quote by Gabriel Garcia Marquez talks to the idea that when we attempt to interpret our reality through patterns that are not our own, we become a growing number of detached from our true selves. We become less totally free, as we are no longer able to reveal our own ideas and feelings, and rather are restricted to the patterns of someone else. We become more solitary, as we are no longer able to get in touch with others in a significant way, and rather are stuck in our own heads, attempting to understand the world through another person's lens. This quote acts as a reminder to remain real to ourselves and to not hesitate to reveal our own thoughts and feelings, even if they do not suit somebody else's pattern.

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Colombia Flag This quote is written / told by Gabriel Garcia Marquez between March 6, 1927 and April 17, 2014. He was a famous Novelist from Colombia. The author also have 19 other quotes.

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