The profions from here saw them all. We perceive ourselves as distinct individualities, but in their eyes we are only a mass of adolescent needs. - Gates Medkowski
In the book "Prep" by Curtis Sittenfeld, the character Gates Medkowski reflects on the nature of self-perception versus how others view us. While individuals often see themselves as unique and complex, from the outside, they may simply appear as a collective group driven by similar adolescent desires and needs. This illustrates the disconnect between personal identity and external perception.
This quote highlights a common theme in adolescence, where the struggle for...