"Les définitions appartiennent aux définisseurs, pas aux définis"
— Toni Morrison
Simplified Meaning:
When you define something or someone, the power to decide what that definition means is in the hands of the person doing the defining, not the person or thing being defined. For example, if someone is labeled as 'lazy,' it says more about the person giving the label than the person receiving it. This happens often in society where people judge others based on their own opinions and biases. Think about how history is written; usually, it’s the victors who get to tell their story, and their version shapes how events are remembered. To apply this to your life, be aware of how you define others and understand that your definitions are influenced by your perspectives, experiences, and perhaps even prejudices. This understanding encourages you to question labels and seek out personal truths rather than accepting others' opinions at face value.
