We live by a perceptual "map" which is never reality itself.

Carl R. Rogers
About This Quote

We live by a perceptual "map" which is never reality itself. This quote is about how our perceptions or maps are based on our own experiences. For example, the map of your neighborhood could be very different from someone else’s because they have lived in that neighborhood for 20 years and have experienced many things that you have not. Maps are subjective and people will always look at situations differently depending on their own experiences.

Source: Clientcentered Therapy: Its Current Practice, Implications And Theory

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