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Persons Quote by Penelope Fitzgerald

“To every separate person a thing is what he thinks it is – in other words, not a thing, but a think.” quote by Penelope Fitzgerald
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“To every separate person a thing is what he thinks it is – in other words, not a thing, but a think.”

Penelope Fitzgerald

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Blue Flower, 1995

Reality is shaped by perception; objects exist as thoughts.

In simple terms: Things are what we think they are.

Key Takeaway

Question perceptions.

Themes

philosophy perception reality

Mood

inquisitive reflective

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

  • art criticism
  • psychotherapy
  • education

Key Concepts

existentialism cognitive science

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you know what is truly real?
  • What role does belief play in reality?
A Different Perspective

Can lead to solipsism.

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