Summary
This quote suggests that if we were able to perceive ourselves from an objective perspective, seeing ourselves as others do, we would be overwhelmed and lose our sense of identity. It implies that our perception of ourselves is often biased or distorted, and if we were confronted with the reality of how others perceive us, our sense of self would be shattered. The quote highlights the discrepancy between our self-image and how we are perceived by others, emphasizing the fragility of our self-concept.
Topics
Identity
By E. M. Cioran
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