"Men always talk about the most important things to perfect strangers. In the perfect stranger we perceive man himself; the image of a God is not disguised by resemblances to an uncle or doubts of wisdom of a mustache"
- Gilbert K. Chesterton
About this Quote
This quote by Gilbert K. Chesterton talks to the concept that guys are more likely to open to complete strangers than to those they know. This is since in a complete stranger, they can see a reflection of themselves, without the preconceived notions or judgments that feature speaking with someone they understand. Chesterton suggests that in a complete stranger, males can see a reflection of a God-like figure, devoid of the biases of familiarity. This concept talks to the power of privacy and how it can help individuals to open and be more truthful with themselves and others. It also speaks to the concept that in order to really comprehend somebody, we must look beyond the surface area and see them for who they really are.
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