All mortals tend to turn into the thing they are pretending to be.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People eventually become what they pretend to be, suggesting habit shapes character. Pretense can transform into reality over time.
- In plain terms
- What you act like becomes who you are.
- What can you take from it?
- Be careful what you pretend to be.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What are you pretending?
- What will you become?
Another view
Sometimes pretense is necessary before readiness.
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