Quote by Alice Hoffman

The original fairy tale was about the youngest sister going into a room in the castle and finding all the bodies of the wives that came before her - she is confronted with truth, thinking about how often we think we know people and we really don't.

The original fairy tale was about the youngest sister going

Summary

This quote reflects on the original version of a fairy tale where the youngest sister discovers the dark truth behind the castle's past. It highlights the theme of perception and how easily we can be deceived by our assumptions about others. The quote invokes contemplation about our tendency to believe we truly understand someone when, in reality, there may be hidden depths and secrets we know nothing about. It encourages us to question our perceptions and consider that people are often more complex than they appear on the surface.

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Truth People

By Alice Hoffman

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