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Ninety-nine per cent of who you are is invisible and untouchable.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Our true selves are often hidden from view and cannot be easily grasped.
This quote by R. Buckminster Fuller emphasizes the idea that much of our identity and essence lies beneath the surface. While our physical presence and actions are visible, the deeper attributes such as thoughts, emotions, and values compose the majority of who we truly are, which is often undetectable in a superficial observation of others.
Themes
IdentityInvisibleEssenceSelfPhilosophy
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational talk about self-awareness and personal growth.
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