As quoted in Why Men Fall Out of Love : The Secrets They Don't Tell (2005) by Michael French, p. 142
• This quote is frequently attributed to Nin, but is not found in any of her published work.
• This quote is frequently attributed to Nin, but is not found in any of her published work.
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Shame is the lie someone told you about yourself.
— Anaïs Nin
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "Shame is the lie someone told you about yourself." in the context of "As quoted in Why Men Fall Out of Love : The Secrets They Don't Tell (2005) by Michael French, p. 142
• This quote is frequently attributed to Nin, but is not found in any of her published work." to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Anaïs Nin" (Disputed)
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About Anaïs Nin
Anaïs Nin (Spanish pronunciation: anaˈiz ˈnin; 21 February 1903 – 14 January 1977), born Angela Anais Juana Antolina Rosa Edelmira Nin y Culmell, was a French-born author of Spanish, Cuban, and Danish descent who became famous for her published journals, which span more than sixty years, and for her erotica.
About Anaïs Nin
Anaïs Nin (Spanish pronunciation: anaˈiz ˈnin; 21 February 1903 – 14 January 1977), born Angela Anais Juana Antolina Rosa Edelmira Nin y Culmell, was a French-born author of Spanish, Cuban, and Danish descent who became famous for her published journals, which span more than sixty years, and for her erotica.
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