Quote by Chaim Potok

All of us grow up in particular realities - a home, family, a clan, a small town, a neighborhood. Depending upon how we're brought up, we are either deeply aware of the particular reading of reality into which we are born, or we are peripherally aware of it.

All of us grow up in particular realities - a home, family,

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This quote highlights how our upbringing and environment shape our perception of reality. It suggests that our understanding of the world is influenced by the specific context we grow up in, such as our family, community, or cultural background. Our awareness of this particular reality can vary, with some being acutely conscious of its influence on their worldview, while others may have a more peripheral understanding. In essence, the quote acknowledges the impact of our upbringing in shaping our perception and understanding of reality.

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