Quote by Ugo Betti, The Inquiry 19441945

We play make believe, pretend to take ourselves and each other seriously--to love each other, hate each other--but then--it isn't true. It isn't true, we don't care at all!

We play make believe, pretend to take ourselves and each oth

Summary

This quote reflects on the nature of human relationships and the masks we wear in our interactions with others. It suggests that we engage in a continuous game of pretending, feigning emotions such as love, hate, and seriousness towards one another. However, the quote asserts that these emotions and actions are not genuine; deep down, we do not truly care about each other or the roles we play. It implies a sense of disillusionment or skepticism towards social interactions and highlights the idea that our actions and emotions may often be driven by pretense rather than genuine care.

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By Ugo Betti, The Inquiry 19441945

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