Elana ArnoldWe can believe things that are true, and we can believe things that are not true. Which is more important---what is true, or what we believe?
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The quote above is about how we can believe things that are true, and we can believe things that are not true. This is the question of whether beliefs are more important than facts. The answer seems to be that beliefs are just as important as facts, because they allow us to live our lives in the best possible way.
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