I know and understand you are much more than what I think you are, but first I must deal with you the way I think you even if that's only my own thinking and not you.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker acknowledges a gap between perception and reality but insists on acting based on their current understanding.
- In plain terms
- I see you differently than you really are, but I have to treat you how I see you.
- What can you take from it?
- Act on your perception even if it is incomplete.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How much does your view of someone shape your actions?
- Can you act fairly without knowing the full truth?
Another view
Relying on perception can lead to unfair treatment of others.
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