Quote by Albert Camus

He marveled at the strange blindness by which men, though they are so alert to what changes in themselves, impose on their friends an image chosen for them once and for all.

He marveled at the strange blindness by which men, though th

Summary

This quote reflects on the tendency of individuals to judge and perceive others based on a fixed image or impression they have formed in the past. The author finds it peculiar that people can be acutely aware of their own personal growth and transformations, yet fail to acknowledge or acknowledge the potential for change in their friends. It questions the limited perception we often have of others and highlights the bias and narrow-mindedness that can hinder our ability to truly see and understand the people around us.

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