All the thoughts of a turtle are turtles, and of rabbits, rabbits.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People tend to see the world through the lens of their own nature and experiences.
- In plain terms
- You see the world based on what you are.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize your biases when interpreting the world.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What shapes your view?
- Can you see outside your nature?
Another view
It implies we cannot ever truly see beyond our own nature.
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