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Couple Quote by Mohsin Hamid

“Every time a couple moves they begin, if their attention is still drawn to one another, to see each other differently, for personalities are not a single immutable color, like white or blue, but rather illuminated screens, and the shades we reflect depend much on what is around us. So it was with…” quote by Mohsin Hamid
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““Every time a couple moves they begin, if their attention is still drawn to one another, to see each other differently, for personalities are not a single immutable color, like white or blue, but rather illuminated screens, and the shades we reflect depend much on what is around us. So it was with Saeed and Nadia, who found themselves changed in each other's eyes in this new place.””

Mohsin Hamid

About This Quote

Source Novel: "Exit West" by Mohsin Hamid, 2017

Relationships transform when individuals view each other anew, reflecting the influence of their surroundings.

In simple terms: People change how they see each other based on context.

Key Takeaway

Embrace change in perception.

Themes

relationships change perception

Mood

contemplative empathetic

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • marriage counseling
  • cross‑cultural friendships
  • relocation experiences
  • team building

Key Concepts

sociology identity environmental influence

Questions to Reflect On

  • What external factors most shape your view of others?
  • Can perception shift without external change?
A Different Perspective

Changes may be superficial or temporary; deeper issues persist.

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