I will not adjust myself to the world. I am adjusted to myself.
In plain words
Instead of changing herself to please everyone, Nin chose to feel at home with exactly who she was.
Where these words come from
- 85% sureThese words were traced back to where they first appeared. That source is listed below.
- The Diary of Anaïs Nin, Vol. 1 (1931-1934, pub. 1966), entry of March 25, 1933.
- The Diary of Anaïs Nin, Vol. 1 (1931-1934)
- March 25, 1933 · a diary declaration of independence from other people's expectations
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