Quote by George Eliot

All meanings, we know, depend on the key of interpretation.

All meanings, we know, depend on the key of interpretation.

Summary

This quote suggests that the understanding and interpretation of meanings are subjective and reliant on the perspective or "key" through which they are seen. It implies that different people may interpret the same thing differently based on their unique viewpoints or biases. It reminds us that there is no objective or universal meaning to events or ideas, and that interpretations can vary greatly depending on the individual's understanding and frame of reference.

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Understanding

By George Eliot

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