Football strategy does not originate in a scrimmage: it is useless to expect solutions in a political campaign.
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Between ourselves and our real natures we interpose that wax figure of idealizations and selections which we call our character.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Our character often distorts our true selves through the ideals we create.
Walter Lippmann's quote suggests that individuals often present a constructed version of themselves, shaped by societal ideals and personal selections, rather than revealing their genuine nature. This 'wax figure' symbolizes how our character can obscure the reality of who we truly are, suggesting that our identities are influenced more by external expectations than by our authentic selves.
Themes
IdentityCharacterAuthenticitySelf-PerceptionIdealization
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a discussion about personal identity in a philosophy class.
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