You can't depend on your eyes when
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You can't depend on your eyes
when your imagination is out of focus.
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Meaning
This quote means perception becomes unreliable when imagination is distorted. Inner vision affects what the eyes can truly see.
About Author
Mark Twain
Mark Twain, born Samuel Clemens, was an American author and humorist known for classics like Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. His quotes often reflect wit, social critique, and human insight. Twain inspires writers, readers, and social thinkers to explore human nature, challenge conventions, and communicate ideas with humor and intelligence.
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