At twenty - two, I had the callowest possible definition of interesting and, by the measure of my own calipers, was far from interesting myself.

At twenty - two, I had the callowest possible definition of interesting and, by the measure of my own calipers, was far from interesting myself.

πŸ“– Karen Joy Fowler

🌍 American  |  πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’Ό Author

πŸŽ‚ February 7, 1950
(0 Reviews)

This quote delves into the nuanced self-awareness and the evolving understanding of what it means to be 'interesting.' At the age of twenty-two, a time often associated with the cusp of adulthood and self-discovery, the speaker acknowledges their immature or naive perception of what interests and qualities constitute intrigue or value. The term "callowest" powerfully captures a youthful innocence or lack of sophistication β€” implying that the definition of 'interesting' was...

Page views
7
Update
May 28, 2025

Rate the Quote

Add Comment & Review

User Reviews

Based on 0 reviews
5 Star
0
4 Star
0
3 Star
0
2 Star
0
1 Star
0
Add Comment & Review
We'll never share your email with anyone else.