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Quote by Francis Bacon
The human understanding is like a false mirror, which, receiving r

The human understanding is like a false mirror, which, receiving rays irregularly, distorts and discolors the nature of things by mingling its own nature with it. – Francis Bacon

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When a man laughs at his troubles he loses a great many friends. They never forgive the loss of their prerogative. – Francis Bacon

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If we begin with certainties, we shall end in doubts; but if we begin with doubts, and are patient in them, we shall end in certainties. – Francis Bacon

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Anyone who can handle a needle convincingly can make us see a thread which is not there. – E.H. Gombrich, Art and Illusion, 1960

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I believe in a real, physical world. I figure if the world existed only in my mind, it would pay more attention to me. – Robert Brault, rbrault.blogspot.com

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Reality is always the dowdy sister to Fancy. – Dr. Idel Dreimer, www.lumpenbangenpiano.com

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Listening to both sides of a story will convince you that there is more to a story than both sides. – Frank Tyger

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If my Dad doesnt like you, you will know. My Mom is just too innocent to ever lie. She doesnt even cuss. – Channing Tatum

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All women who kill or have sexual obsessions or who are prostitutes have trouble with their fathers. – Catherine Deneuve

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Life is like sailing. You can use any wind to go in any direction. – Robert Brault, rbrault.blogspot.com

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Winners, I am convinced, imagine their dreams first. They want it with all their heart and expect it to come true. There is, I believe, no other way to live. – Joe Montana

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