Love Quote by John le Carré
““affectation of assuming everything was alive and potentially recalcitrant,””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Spy Who Came in from the Cold, John le Carré, 1963
It describes a mindset that treats all things as if they have agency and resistance, highlighting over‑personification.
In simple terms: Seeing everything as alive and resistant.
Key Takeaway
Beware over‑personifying; stay grounded.
Themes
perception
personification
skepticism
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- reading literature
- analyzing behavior
- creative writing
Key Concepts
anthropomorphism
cognitive bias
Questions to Reflect On
- How does attributing agency affect decisions?
- When is it useful to imagine resistance?
