Not being overly studious I tend to regard things instinctively. I would say it means that when confronting your fears the reality is often less frightening than first thought. One is aware of the danger but approaching with caution is often a good thing. Not sure where the 'familiarity breeds contempt' comes in.
You are on my wavelength. Whoever added “familiarity breeds contempt” needs to be less jaded, not everyone has an unlikable side - some of us are perfect, right? Hahaha.
I agree with you that Aesop was meaning " "familiarity breeds contempt" However, it is very close to the meaning. My understanding of the Fable is about becoming familiar with someone's true colours. If someone is always late you may not feel contempt for them but this flaw in their character may make you less likely to to rely on them to be on time. But you would never assume a person has this character flaw on meeting them. Familiarity can bring love and respect but it also can bring contempt. It depends on the person who you are becoming familiar with. In a friendship it can also imply that getting to know each very well and becoming too comfortable can cause you to miss treat each other and take each other for granted. This can generate a contempt for each other. However, it is a good fable about having prejudices or the lack of prejudices. To assume good intent when there isn't any or to assume evil intent where there is none.
The wisdom from this that I forgot is that “no two people ever read the same book” :-)
The person who added the expression “familiarity breeds contempt” saw it that way, maybe others see it more as “familiarity breeds love” like you said. For me, I read it as “familiarity gets rid of fear.” Like the way an outsider would look at London, for example, with the knife crimes being at a really high number these days, they would probably fear (or at least reluctant) about going into London. But for the people who live in London, for them it’s just another day as they’re more familiar with the situation.
And yes, it is a good fable. I am glad I replace my phone with Aesop’s book these days haha.
Yes familiarity breeds savy whether it be in the name of love or hate. But what familiarity definitely does expels fear of the unknown or at least brings forbearance. Your interpretation is as valid as Aesop's. Isn't literature magical.
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Not being overly studious I tend to regard things instinctively. I would say it means that when confronting your fears the reality is often less frightening than first thought. One is aware of the danger but approaching with caution is often a good thing. Not sure where the 'familiarity breeds contempt' comes in.
Hey, fancy seeing you here :)
You are on my wavelength. Whoever added “familiarity breeds contempt” needs to be less jaded, not everyone has an unlikable side - some of us are perfect, right? Hahaha.
Good to hear from you,. I hope all is well... I imagine so, being perfect n'all 😊
I agree with you that Aesop was meaning " "familiarity breeds contempt" However, it is very close to the meaning. My understanding of the Fable is about becoming familiar with someone's true colours. If someone is always late you may not feel contempt for them but this flaw in their character may make you less likely to to rely on them to be on time. But you would never assume a person has this character flaw on meeting them. Familiarity can bring love and respect but it also can bring contempt. It depends on the person who you are becoming familiar with. In a friendship it can also imply that getting to know each very well and becoming too comfortable can cause you to miss treat each other and take each other for granted. This can generate a contempt for each other. However, it is a good fable about having prejudices or the lack of prejudices. To assume good intent when there isn't any or to assume evil intent where there is none.
The wisdom from this that I forgot is that “no two people ever read the same book” :-)
The person who added the expression “familiarity breeds contempt” saw it that way, maybe others see it more as “familiarity breeds love” like you said. For me, I read it as “familiarity gets rid of fear.” Like the way an outsider would look at London, for example, with the knife crimes being at a really high number these days, they would probably fear (or at least reluctant) about going into London. But for the people who live in London, for them it’s just another day as they’re more familiar with the situation.
And yes, it is a good fable. I am glad I replace my phone with Aesop’s book these days haha.
Yes familiarity breeds savy whether it be in the name of love or hate. But what familiarity definitely does expels fear of the unknown or at least brings forbearance. Your interpretation is as valid as Aesop's. Isn't literature magical.
Your phone and it absence with only enhance the experience. The greatest gift to the self is a sacrifice of a personal vice.