However, no two people see the external world in exactly the same way. To every separate person a thing is what he thinks it is - in other words, not a thing, but a think.
Interpretation
People perceive the world differently based on their thoughts and experiences.
This quote by Penelope Fitzgerald emphasizes the subjective nature of perception, suggesting that individuals interpret events and objects based on their personal thoughts and experiences rather than an objective reality. It highlights that what we consider 'real' is often filtered through our unique perspectives, making understanding between people complex and nuanced.
In practice
This quote can serve as a reminder during team meetings to encourage understanding different viewpoints.
More than that, I believe that the grass is green because green is restful to the human eye, that the sky is blue to give us an idea of the infinite. And that blood is red so that murder will be more easily detected and criminals will be brought to justice. Yes, and I believe that I shall live forever, but I shall live without reason.
Experiences aren't given to us to be 'got over,' otherwise they would hardly be experiences.
I have remained true to my deepest convictions. I mean the courage of those who are born to be defeated, the weaknesses of the strong, and the tragedy of misunderstandings and missed opportunities, which I have done my best to treat as comedy—for otherwise how can we manage to bear it?
We should come home from adventures, and perils, and discoveries every day with new experience and character.
To disagree with three-fourths of the British public is one of the first requisites of sanity.
One of the most salient features of our culture is that there is so much bullshit.
A democrat need not believe that the majority will always reach a wise decision. He should however believe in the necessity of accepting the decision of the majority, be it wise or unwise, until such a time that the majority reaches another decision.
Magic never dies. It merely fades away.
A man develops a subtle power as a result of the strict observance of celibacy for twelve years. Then he can understand and grasp very subtle things which otherwise elude his intellect. Through that understanding the aspirant can have direct vision of God. That pure understanding alone enables him to realize Truth.
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