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.”
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.
Question perceptions.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- art criticism
- psychotherapy
- education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you know what is truly real?
- What role does belief play in reality?
Can lead to solipsism.