Every man sees in his relatives, and especially in his cousins, a series of grotesque caricatures of himself.

Summary

This quote implies that individuals tend to view their family members, particularly their cousins, as exaggerated versions of their own personality traits or characteristics. It suggests that there is a sense of familiarity and recognition when observing the behaviors and traits of relatives because they often reflect parts of one's own identity. The use of the word "grotesque" suggests that these resemblances may be amplified or distorted, reflecting a somewhat exaggerated or exaggeratedly comical reflection of oneself in their relatives.

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