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The quote suggests that some anger toward other people really comes from frustration with ourselves. It points to personal responsibility, asking us to notice when we expect others to do what we have not done for ourselves. The closing word, "responsibility," reinforces that idea.
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Originally said in English.
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About Rupi Kaur
Indian-Canadian poet, illustrator, photographer, and author
Rupi Kaur is an Indian-Canadian poet, illustrator, photographer, and author. Born in Punjab, India, she moved to Canada with her family when she was young. She is known for her poetry and for the public presence that helped make her work widely read. She began performing poetry in 2009 and later gained attention through Instagram before becoming widely known for three poetry collections. Her work is often associated with spoken performance and the digital platform that first expanded her audience.
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