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Meaning
The speaker says they tend to suspect that other people have hidden motives, even while recognizing that this is not necessarily true of everyone. The quote presents that suspicion as a personal trait and a source of self-awareness.
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Originally said in English.
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About Alex G
American musician, producer, and singer-songwriter
Alexander Giannascoli, better known as Alex G and formerly as (Sandy) Alex G, is an American musician, producer, and singer-songwriter. He has 100 quotes on the site. He is known for making music under a name that has become more familiar than his full one, and for working across singing, songwriting, and production. His career is identified with indie rock and closely related genres, though the available facts here do not go further into his releases or influences.
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