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City Strange Quote by Ellen Kushner

“It was not for Halliday to judge another's personal relationships: everyone in the city was strange, if you looked deeply enough.” quote by Ellen Kushner
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““It was not for Halliday to judge another's personal relationships: everyone in the city was strange, if you looked deeply enough.””

Ellen Kushner

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Privilege of the Sword, 1991

Judgment of others is limited; everyone appears strange upon close inspection.

In simple terms: People seem strange when examined closely

Key Takeaway

Suspend judgment and seek understanding

Themes

empathy perception social judgment

Mood

thoughtful intrigued

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • first encounters
  • cultural exchanges
  • online interactions

Key Concepts

sociology literature

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance curiosity with respect?
  • When is judgment necessary?
A Different Perspective

Overanalysis can lead to paralysis

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