William SaroyanIt takes a lot of rehearsing for a man to be himself.
About This Quote
The phrase "it takes a lot of rehearsing for a man to be himself" is used to describe the feeling of being uncomfortable or guilty. It's the opposite of "it takes all but one person to make you who you are." The speaker is talking about how everyone has their own unique traits that they must overcome in order to be themselves. If only one person knows your true self, then you don't really know yourself at all.
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