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What does it mean?
Imagination precedes sight; deception entering through hearing eventually emerges through the eyes.
In plain terms
Our imagination leads our perception, and lies heard become visible.
What can you take from it?
Be aware that what you imagine can shape what you see.

Where it applies

  • creative work
  • critical listening

Putting it to work

  • visualizing ideas
  • checking sources

Questions to consider

  • How does imagination affect perception?
  • When does hearing turn into belief?

Another view

The metaphor may be too abstract for practical use.

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