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I am an eternal foreigner.
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The speaker describes themself as someone who remains an outsider, not merely a visitor in a particular place. “Eternal” makes this condition seem lasting, while “foreigner” points to distance from belonging or full acceptance. The quote expresses a continuing sense of being separate from the surrounding world.
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