Defined Quotes

On the things that end up shaping who we are.

Several voices on this page push back on being reduced to one mistake or one job title, insisting a person is bigger than whatever defines them on paper. It's a natural companion to Being quotes if you're exploring identity further.


There's also a quieter thread here about how loosely we define even basic words, like what actually makes someone a friend. Continue with Cannot quotes for more on the limits people set for themselves.