Quote by Terry Pratchett

He was certain he was anorectic, because every time he looked in a mirror he saw a fat man. It was the Archchancellor, standing behind him and shouting at him.

He was certain he was anorectic, because every time he looke

Summary

This quote reflects the perception of body dysmorphia experienced by the character. Despite his actual physical appearance, he consistently sees himself as overweight whenever he looks in the mirror. The mention of the Archchancellor shouting at him implies the inner critic or self-doubt that exacerbates his distorted body image. This highlights the impact of negative self-perception and the internal struggle faced by individuals dealing with body image issues.

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