Quote by Georg Simmel

Every relationship between persons causes a picture of each to take form in the mind of the other, and this picture evidently is in reciprocal relationship with that personal relationship.

Every relationship between persons causes a picture of each

Summary

This quote suggests that in any relationship, each person forms a mental image of the other, based on their interactions and experiences together. These mental pictures or perceptions influence the dynamics of the relationship itself. Furthermore, the quote implies that the personal relationship and the mental image of the individual are intertwined in a reciprocal relationship. In essence, how we perceive others and how they perceive us can shape the nature and outcome of the relationship between us.

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