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“Maybe it was the same with people: if you studied them,you'd see new and different things. But would you like what you saw? Did it depend on who was doing the looking?” quote by Sharon Creech
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“Maybe it was the same with people: if you studied them,you'd see new and different things. But would you like what you saw? Did it depend on who was doing the looking?”

Sharon Creech

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Source Novel: The Great Unexpected, 2015

Studying others reveals new perspectives, but the desire for those insights depends on the observer’s motives.

In simple terms: Learning about people shows new sides, but interest varies.

Key Takeaway

Consider why you study others and what you hope to gain.

Themes

perception knowledge subjectivity

Mood

thoughtful inquisitive

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

  • academic research
  • social interactions
  • personal relationships

Key Concepts

epistemology human behavior

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you study people for empathy or curiosity?
  • How does your viewpoint shape what you see?
A Different Perspective

Observations can be biased by the observer’s expectations.

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