“You can never know who you are by yourself. Snow is only regarded as white when it’s first observed by others, and perceived as cold when it’s first touched. Fire is understood to be red only when it’s first looked at by others, and by being touched, it’s understood to bring heat and danger. When others look upon you and touch you, that’s when what you are can be understood. You first know who you are by others’ assessments of you.”
