Her action ... meant one thing to him and something quite different to her; it was so different that it was not even the same event.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Two people interpret the same action differently, making the event distinct for each.
- In plain terms
- One act means different things to different people.
- What can you take from it?
- Understand that actions have multiple meanings.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you know intent?
- Is meaning subjective?
Another view
Sometimes actions have clear intent.
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