Quote by Doris Lessing on Commonalities and Differences

„I'm always astounded at the way we automatically look at what divides and separates us. We never look at what people have in common.“

Doris LessingDoris Lessing emphasizes how humans often see differences instead of recognizing commonalities.
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Doris Lessing was a British-South African writer known for her critical novels and essays on society, politics, and human nature.

This quote by Doris Lessing highlights the human tendency to focus on differences rather than commonalities.


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Doris Lessing (1919–2013) was a British-South African writer renowned for her novels, essays, and short stories that explored themes such as politics, society, psychology, and the role of women. She was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2007.

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