Imitation of life. Mimesis. That's all I am. Plato said we were all shadows. Me more than most
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker feels like a copy of life rather than an original, referencing Plato's theory of forms.
- In plain terms
- I feel like a shadow or copy, not the real thing.
- What can you take from it?
- Feeling like a copy can be painful.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you feel authentic?
- Are you more a shadow or real?
Another view
This relies on a specific philosophical interpretation that may not resonate with all.
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