We reason of these things with later reason And we make of what we see, what we see clearly And have seen, a place dependent on ourselves.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Human reasoning shapes what we see into a world that depends on our own perspective.
- In plain terms
- We build our reality from what we observe.
- What can you take from it?
- Your view of the world is shaped by your mind.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How much of your world is your own creation?
- Can you separate fact from interpretation?
Another view
This can lead to ignoring objective facts.
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