The phrase 'And yet a trace of the true self exists in the false self' originates from the character Ango Sakaguchi in the anime/manga series Bungo Stray Dogs. While originally a poignant reflection on identity and deception, the internet repurposed the quote into a versatile meme template. It is frequently paired with images depicting a 'Circle of Life' or nested figures to humorously contrast a person's polished outer appearance with their chaotic, authentic, or niche inner interests. The meme gained massive traction on platforms like X (Twitter) and Tumblr, where users use it to confess their weirdest habits or hidden obsessions that inevitably 'leak' into their daily lives.