Quote by Madeleine L'Engle

Because you're not what I would have you be, I blind myself to who, in truth, you are.


Because you're not what I would have you be, I blind myself

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker has constructed a specific image or expectation of a person, which doesn't align with their true identity. Instead of acknowledging the person as they truly are, the speaker intentionally chooses to ignore or overlook their real qualities and characteristics. It highlights the speaker's unwillingness to accept the person as they are, ultimately resulting in a self-imposed blindness towards their true nature.

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Truth
By Madeleine L'Engle
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