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Self-exploration is very painful, but unless you do that, you will never know who you are and who you want to be.
Iris Apfel
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"Self-exploration is very painful, but unless you do that, you will never know who you are and who you want to be."
— Iris Apfel

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Self-exploration is very painful, but unless you do that, you will never know who you are and who you want to be. — Iris Apfel

About Iris Apfel

Iris Apfel was a Businesswoman from United States (1921–2024).

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Who said "Self-exploration is very painful, but unless you do that, you will never know w…"?
This quote is attributed to Iris Apfel, a Businesswoman from United States.
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Iris Apfel lived from 1921 – 2024.