Quote by C.S. Lewis

For what you see and hear depends a good deal on where you are standing: it also depends on what sort of person you are.

For what you see and hear depends a good deal on where you a

Summary

This quote suggests that one's perception of the world is influenced by two factors: their physical location and their personal perspective. The speaker implies that different individuals will interpret and experience situations distinctively based on their surroundings and their unique characteristics. Essentially, this quote emphasizes the subjectivity of perception, implying that one's understanding of reality is shaped by their vantage point and individual traits.

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By C.S. Lewis

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