We become actors without realizing it, and actors without wanting to.
Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People often perform social roles unconsciously without intending to.
- In plain terms
- We act out roles without noticing or wanting to be performers.
- What can you take from it?
- We unconsciously play roles in society even when we don't want to.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What roles do you play unconsciously?
- When do you feel most yourself?
Another view
Some role-playing is necessary for social harmony.
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