Leah PriceA self without a shelf remains cryptic a home without books naked.
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The quote is a perfect description of the ephemeral nature of the self. The self is a collection of memories, experiences, and lessons you've gleaned from various places in your life. If you want to define yourself in the moment, you need a shelf for your books. You need room to lay out your past in order to define yourself today. A self without a shelf remains cryptic a home without books naked.
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