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“It is certain that I cannot always distinguish my own thoughts from those I read, because what I read becomes the very substance and texture of my mind.
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From Part I, Chapter XIV of Keller’s own autobiographical narrative. Read this reflection alongside her specific experiences of language, education, friendship, and access.
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Source: The Story of My Life , Part I, Chapter XIV
Edition: Part I: autobiographical narrative
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