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“Language itself is a mask. It's the first mask in the series of invented selves - they've come right out of language. The way you speak changes you, because when you are speaking, you are representing yourself in a certain way.”

Quote by Vijay Seshadri

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Vijay Seshadri is an American poet known for his profound emotions and rich imagination. His works often explore issues of personal identity, cultural conflict, and the deeper questions of human existence. more

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