Paul David WasherWhy is Jesus’ saying, “I am! ” so important? Because, you’re not!
About This Quote
This is an example of a common figure of speech, called an "anagnorisis" (pronounced an-uh-gno-ris-ee), which means "seeing again." When someone says that you're not as smart as you think you are, or that you're not as good as you think you are, it's an anagnorisis. These kinds of statements can be used to make someone feel better about themselves. It's basically saying something like, "You're not as dumb as you think. You're not as bad as you think." This kind of affirmation is a great way to make yourself feel better about yourself and about the world around you.
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