Anais Nin Quote

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Professor Waters ENG 101 Anais Nin Quote Response “We don't see things as they are, we see things as we are.” This quote by Anais Nin can be perceived in many different ways. Could our perception be based off of our upbringing and that dictates how we see the world in our adult life? Or, could it mean that experiences and choices we make through life alter the way we see a subject? I believe this quote to be correct, but however you interpret this statement, it can make you wonder how you see things and why. It would be difficult to declare the statement entirely as false, as there are many examples that can support Anais's claim. Perception can teach us more than just how we see things, it can show others what kind of a person we are. For example, showing signs of emotions, such as love or happiness can be perceived in different ways. One child might grow up to believe that is mandatory to a healthy relationship, but another could see it as a sign of weakness and should never be shown to their partners. This way of thinking can go back to the way the person was raised and who raised them. Affectionate and caring parents are very different than cynical and abrasive ones. Therefore the way their children see the same topic can be just as different. Another example that can represent what Anais is trying to say is the word impossible. Two people may see the same mountain they are challenged to climb, but one may view it as impossible while the other thinks its just another challenge to get through. Every day, every person is making choices that will change the way they see something. If we all saw things “as they are” then people wouldn't have opinions for the counter “see things as we are”. In conclusion, Anais’s quote is merely a form of perception. How we were raised will play a role in how we see, but
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