I am an American, Chicago born – Chicago, that somber city – and go at things as I have taught myself, free-style, and will make the record in my own way: first to knock, first admitted; sometimes an innocent knock, sometimes a not so innocent. But a man's character is his fate, says Heraclitus, and in the end there isn't any way to disguise the nature of the knocks by acoustical work on the door or gloving the knuckles.
The quote reflects the narrator's identity and approach to life, emphasizing their American roots and self-taught, free-spirited nature. They describe their journey as one marked by initiative, where they create their own path. The reference to "knocks" symbolizes the opportunities and challenges faced, suggesting that both can stem from pure intentions or more dubious motivations.
Furthermore, the mention of Heraclitus highlights the connection between a person's character and their destiny,...
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