Quote by Richard Masur

But people who think they can project themselves into deafness are mistaken because you can't. And I'm not talking about imagining what a deaf person's whole life is like I even mean just realizing what it is like for an instant.

But people who think they can project themselves into deafne

Summary

This quote emphasizes the misconception that individuals can fully comprehend and empathize with the experience of being deaf. It suggests that simply attempting to imagine or briefly experience deafness does not provide an accurate understanding of the challenges and nuances faced by deaf individuals on a daily basis. The quote highlights the complexity of deafness and suggests that true understanding requires a deeper and more informed perspective.

By Richard Masur

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