There's a place beyond words where experience first occurs to which I always want to return. I suspect that whenever I articulate my thoughts or translate my impulses into words, I am betraying the real thoughts and impulses which remain hidden.

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A person who has a strong sense of self and a strong ability to express their thoughts and feelings.

Source: The Painted Bird

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