No, you see, there is no me. I do not exist ... There used to be a me, but I had it surgically removed.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Sellers denies his identity. He claims 'he' was surgically removed, suggesting a lack of core self.
- In plain terms
- I do not exist anymore; I had my self removed.
- What can you take from it?
- Identity can be lost or removed.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who are you without self?
- Can you remove identity?
Another view
This may be metaphorical rather than literal truth.
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