Illusions Quote by Doris Lessing
““We are all of us, to some degree or another, brain-washed by the society we live in. We are able to see this when we travel to another country, and are able to catch a glimpse of our own country with foreign eyes. There is nothing much we can do about this except to remember that it is so. Every one of us is part of the great comforting illusions, and part illusions, which every society uses to keep up its confidence in itself. These””
About This Quote
We are shaped by cultural conditioning, only noticing it when we view our own society through an outsider’s perspective.
In simple terms: Society influences our thoughts; seeing it from abroad reveals this.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and question cultural biases.
Themes
culture
identity
perspective
selfawareness
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
observational
When to use this quote
- travel
- education
- media consumption
- cross‑cultural dialogue
Key Concepts
social conditioning
cognitive bias
Questions to Reflect On
- How does travel alter your view of home?
- What biases do you suspect in your daily life?
A Different Perspective
Awareness alone may not change deep‑seated habits.
