Double meaning Quote by David Levithan
““... I thought about the word profile and what a weird double meaning it had. we say we're looking at a person's profile online... and we assume it's the whole them we're seeing. But when a photographer takes a picture of a profile, you're only seeing half the face... It's never the way you would remember seeing them.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Every Day, 2012
Profiles online give a limited view, while a photographic profile shows only half a face, highlighting incomplete perception.
In simple terms: Online profiles are incomplete; photos show only half.
Key Takeaway
Seek deeper understanding beyond surface images.
Themes
identity
perception
technology
media
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
analytical
thought‑provoking
When to use this quote
- online dating
- social media
- photography
- self-presentation
- marketing
Key Concepts
psychology
digital identity
Questions to Reflect On
- What does a 'profile' truly reveal?
- How can we see the whole person beyond a snapshot?
A Different Perspective
Digital profiles can be curated, misleading true self.
