We cannot fathom why people would stand across the street, easily a hundred feet away, when they could be so close, near us. 'Suckers.' I tell Toph, thumbing toward those watching from so far away. It is important, I feel, that the boy knows what suckers look like.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Mocking people watching from far away. It highlights distance and judgment.
- In plain terms
- People standing far away are called suckers.
- What can you take from it?
- Distance can breed judgment.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do people stand far away?
- When does distance lead to judgment?
Another view
Calling others suckers is unconstructive.
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