I suppose every child has a world of his own - and every man, too, for the matter of that. I wonder if that's the cause for all the misunderstanding there is in Life?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Every person has their own internal world, which may cause misunderstandings with others.
- In plain terms
- We all see things differently, which causes conflict.
- What can you take from it?
- Perspective differences lead to confusion.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you feel misunderstood?
- How do others see you?
Another view
It simplifies complex social dynamics into just internal worlds.
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