Quote by Pamela Hansford Johnson
We demand that people should be true to the pictures we have of them, no matter how repulsive those pictures may be: we prefer the true portrait in all its homogeneity, to one with a detail added which refuses to fit in.
Summary
This quote suggests that we often expect others to conform to the versions or stereotypes we have created of them, even if these perceptions are negative or unflattering. We value consistency in how people present themselves, even if it means excluding certain aspects of their character or identity that do not align with our preconceived notions. Rather than embracing diversity and complexity, we prioritize a simplified and uniform depiction, even if it means disregarding important aspects that do not fit our preconceived image.
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