Quote by Graham Greene

Sentimentality--that's what we call the sentiment we don't share.


Sentimentality--that's what we call the sentiment we don't s

Summary

This quote suggests that when others express emotions or sentimentality that differs from our own, we tend to label it as sentimentality, implying a certain degree of dismissal or judgment. It implies that we often invalidate the emotions or sentiment of others if we don't personally relate to or understand it, instead attributing it to being overly sensitive or overly sentimental. This quote encourages us to recognize and respect the diverse range of emotions and sentiment that people experience, even if they differ from our own.

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Emotions
By Graham Greene
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